BARA: Transitioning to digital arrival card has a 'huge amount of benefits'

Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) executive director (ED) Stephen Pearse, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Australia Pacific, stated (28-Jul-2026) moving to a digital arrival card (DAC) "has a huge amount of benefits". Mr Pearse said transitioning to a DAC would be better for risk profiling and security measures. He added: "Airport procedures can take a step towards being more efficient which means more efficient use of airport infrastructure and to support long term passenger growth that is essential".