A general view of the Jetstar check in terminal at Melbourne Airport on July 20, 2024. Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
The number of people attempting to board domestic flights in Australia using false identification documents has increased this year, according to the Australian Federal Police (AFP), who warn that they’ll be cracking down on the practice.
It is a criminal offence to board an aircraft using false details. This includes individuals who use another person’s boarding pass, purchase a ticket under another person’s name, or pay for a flight using a stolen credit card. The maximum penalty for these and related offences is 12 months imprisonment.
