Qantas Carer Concession Card
The Qantas Carer Concession Card was previously administered by NICAN, who
ceased operation in July, 2015. All current cards issued by NICAN will be
honoured until they expire. Holders of expired NICAN issued Carer Concession
Cards wishing to renew can do so with
PWDA.http://www.qantas.com/travel/airlines/travelling-with-an-escort-or-carer/global/en
The Qantas Carer Concession Card is issued to people with disability and high
level support needs who require the full-time assistance of a carer whilst they
are on the aircraft. A person is eligible if they need to have one-on-one
support when seated on the aircraft for assistance with meals/drinks,
transferring to the bathroom, orientation, communicating with the flight staff
etc. A person is not eligible if they only need assistance boarding the
aircraft, or when they arrive at their destination.
Qantas Carer Concession cardholders and their nominated carer will receive the
following discounts for Qantas domestic travel within Australia.
Economy Travel for Qantas Carer Concession Cardholders:10% discount on Domestic
Red e-Deal and Flex Economy Class fares
For Nominated Carers:50% discount on Domestic Red e-Deal and Flex Economy Class
fares
Business Class Travel For Qantas Carer Concession Cardholders:50% off Full Cost
Domestic Business Class Fares (subject to availability)
For Nominated Carers:50% off Full Cost Domestic Business Class Fares (subject
to availability)
Notes:
All discounts are subject to booking class availability.
Bookings for the cardholder and their nominated carer must be made at the same
time and both bookings must be made using the Card in order to obtain the
discount. The Qantas Booking Fee is not payable on bookings made using the
Qantas Carer Concession Card.
Fare conditions apply.
Discounts are not available:
^ on international travel (International flights are numbered QF1-399);^ on
flights operated by any of Qantas' alliance partners; or^ in conjunction with
any other concessional airfare.
This card is a photo ID card which is valid for three years and has an
administration fee of $49.50 including GST.
Details regarding Carer Concession Card applications and renewals can be found
on the PWDA website or by phoning PWDA on 1800 806
769.http://www.pwd.org.au/what-we-do/qantascarerconcession.html
