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Old Jan 20, 2018 | 1:13 pm
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Originally Posted by Maria R Dow
Many thanks for that. my father will be 89 soon but very healthy and can do things on his own, the problem is that he cannot see too well. so I would require assistance while in the airport itself. I have been told that there are some airlines that have a cut off age for flying!!
Is there anyone who could travel with him?
If not used to long haul air travel this trip could be challenging for him.

Presumably this would be JNB-SYD-AKL all on QF. [About 17hr duration]
Would he need assistance at JNB, SYD & AKL?
At SYD he would need to go through airside transit and to the AKL flight
He will need to complete the NZ arrival card before NZ immigration

You would be better to phone QF before booking a flight
https://www.qantas.com/travel/airlin...ance/global/en
https://www.qantas.com/travel/airlin...ired/global/en
https://www.qantas.com/travel/airlin...ices/global/en
https://www.qantas.com/travel/airlin...fers/global/en

SYD https://www.sydneyairport.com.au/inf...ssistance-info
Note: Where an airline or government agency has the prime accountability for particular parts of the travel process, any special assistance requirements are the responsibility of that airline or agency.

Prior to arrival
Airlines may have different guidelines for the carriage of people with reduced mobility and requirements for special assistance. Sydney Airport recommends that you speak to your airline at the time of your booking and check the airline’s website for its disability policies and procedures. It is also important to check if you require medical clearance in order to fly with a particular airline.

Sydney Airport recommends you always arrive with plenty of time prior to your flight departure. Your airline will advise you of the correct check-in time, or if in transit, minimum connection time requirements.

Tactile ground surface indicators are used outside the terminal to provide the visually impaired indication of any changes.
And he will need the appropriate visas for Australia & New Zealand. Travel/medical insurance is another thing to consider
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