Information for travellers

Smart traveller

All overseas travellers are encouraged to visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade smart traveller website.

Smart traveller allows you to register your details so you can be contacted in the event of an emergency. It also allows you to access the most up to date travel advisory information.

The 2023 ICAO focused safety audit and assessment

In February 2024 ICAO completed its final report following a focussed aviation safety audit held in September 2023. The report reaffirmed that Australia has an effective aviation safety oversight system.

International aviation

International aviation is a key driver of Australia's economy, supporting the growth of tourism, business and trade.

These pages will help you understand Australia's international aviation policy, and the environment in which international air services operates.

JACC media

Matters relating to the search for MH370 and the investigation are the responsibility of the Malaysian Government and questions should be referred to them in the first instance.

www.mh370.gov.my/en/
Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia
No. 27, Persiaran Perdana,
Presint 4, Putrajaya Malaysia
Email: MH370_QA@dca.gov.my

Joint Agency Coordination Centre

Overview

On 8 March 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared from air traffic control radar during a flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Beijing, China with 227 passengers and 12 crew (239 people in total) on board, including 7 Australian citizens and residents.

Timeline of significant actions—Search for missing airline MH370

2014

  • 8 March 2014: Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared from air traffic control radar
  • 8 March 2014: Surface search and rescue commenced focused on the South China Sea and the Straits of Malacca
  • 15 March 2014: Malaysia received combined satellite intelligence (Inmarsat) indicating a flight path across the southern Indian Ocean
  • 17 March 2014: following Malaysia’s request for Australia to lead the search, Australia assumed responsibility for search and rescue in southern Indian Ocean
  • 24 March 2014: Malaysia announced chang

Temporary Licence Applications and Variations

Received

December 2019

Family Assistance Code – Airlines' responsibilities

Family Assistance Code – Introduction

Family Assistance Code – Applying the Code

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