Carrying Firearms And/Or Ammunition on the Qantas Group Network

Carrying Firearms And/Or Ammunition on the Qantas Group Network

CARRYING FIREARMS AND/OR AMMUNITION ON THE QANTAS GROUP NETWORK The movement of firearms and/or ammunition on the Qantas Group network, (Qantas, QantasLink, Jetstar, Cobham and Network Aviation flights) is governed by Qantas Airlines. It is the passenger’s responsibility to apply for any necessary approvals or permits. Carrying Firearms Passengers only carrying firearms (no ammunition) do not require operator (airline) approval. Firearms or parts of firearms are not permitted in the aircraft cabin. When presented at check-in the firearm must be: . unloaded and packed in a suitable case (preferably lockable); . declared to airport staff during the check-in process; and . accepted as checked baggage only. If requested, passengers must be able to produce: . a firearms license or its equivalent valid in the country of origin; . an Import Permit for the destination country; and . an International Visitor Firearm Permit valid in the Australian state of arrival. Where travel includes both a domestic and international flight, the firearm must be collected at the domestic arrivals Baggage Services desk and re-checked at international departures. Passengers travelling with firearms are permitted an additional piece of baggage within their total weight allowance at no charge. Carrying Ammunition In accordance with dangerous goods regulations, the carriage of ammunition requires operator (airline) approval. NOTE: A copy of the approval must be carried and presented at check-in. Qantas Dangerous Goods will issue approval to an individual for the carriage of ammunition on receipt of the following: . the passenger’s full name; . firearms license number ; . firearms license expiry date; . amount of ammunition (max 5kg* ); and . flight details. For all approval requests or additional information please email [email protected] -1- The maximum allowance is 5kg* gross per passenger and the following is applicable: . ammunition is not permitted in the aircraft cabin; . allowances for more than one passenger cannot be combined; . ammunition must be securely packaged - individually separated in a container; . ammunition may be packed in checked baggage with other personal items; and . there must be no indication on the suitcase to identify the contents. * NOTE: In accordance with the Firearms Control Act (Act 60 of 2000), when travelling to, from or through South Africa, a 200 round restriction is applicable. Departures from Australia In addition to the above, passengers must be able to produce an Export Permit (Restricted Goods Permit) when departing the country. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger travelling to ensure all relevant country specific import/export permits and documentation (including Australia) are obtained prior to travel. Some countries can have specific requirements regarding the carriage of firearms and/or ammunition (eg. Dubai and Singapore require a permit to be obtained through the airline prior to departure). Further information is available on the Qantas Dangerous Goods website: http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/dangerous-goods/global/en#ammunition -2- .

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