Salary Sacrifice for Flights and Travel – and Save

Salary package eligible FIFO work flights using pre-tax dollars and potentially increase your take-home pay.

If you work in a remote area (as defined by the ATO) and are required to work away from your usual place of residence under a Fly‑In, Fly‑Out (FIFO) arrangement, you may be able to salary package the cost of your flights between your home and workplace.

By using pre‑tax income to pay for eligible flights, you may reduce your taxable income and achieve potential tax savings.

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Explore the Potential Benefits

Use pre‑tax dollars to pay for eligible FIFO flights
Reduce your taxable income and increase your disposable income
Tax savings on regular work travel expenses
Less financial stress with streamlined payment arrangements

Eligibility

You work in a remote area as defined by the ATO
You are required to work away from your usual place of residence under a FIFO work arrangement
Flights are between your usual place of residence and your usual place of employment and are self-funded
Flights depart from and return to your normal home airport

What’s Not Covered

Flights not for the employee (e.g. family or friends)
Holiday or leisure travel
Travel that is not related to returning to your usual place of employment or usual place of residence

Getting Started

Existing Paywise members

Contact us via the Paywise App or website, or give us a call to confirm your eligibility and we’ll guide you through the setup.

New to Salary Packaging?

Flight Bookings Query

If you require assistance for a booking or to amend your flight, please contact the Globetrotter team on 1300 599 406 or 1800 999 733 or via globetrotter.com.au/contact-us/

How can I book flights using my pre-tax funds?

Flights are booked through the Globetrotter portal. Paywise has partnered with Globetrotter to facilitate the booking and invoicing service required for the provision of this packaging benefit.

How long before I can start booking my flights through Paywise?

When you have collected pretax funds in your Paywise account you may start booking your flights. We commence your deductions at a doubled amount to ensure you are off to booking your flights sooner.

Can I book anyone else on my flights through the Globetrotter portal?

Only flights for the employee can be booked.

Can I book a non-direct flight to my destination?

Flights between the normal home airport and arrival airport only qualify for bookings.

If I have insufficient funds in my Paywise account to book flights can I pay a top-up to cover?

Funds must be deducted from your pretax salary to pay for the full flight cost.

What happens to any funds held by Paywise if I leave my employer?

Any surplus funds will be returned to you via your employers’ payroll

Can I pay for my own flights and then seek reimbursement through funds held by Paywise?

Flights may only be booked through the Globetrotter portal due to invoicing processes required by the ATO.

What happens if I must cancel my flight?

If a flight is cancelled, a flight credit is issued with Globetrotter and the employee must use this credit for a future flight covered under this benefit.

Contact Paywise to find out more

Things you need to know: The above information is not intended to constitute taxation or financial product advice. Your benefits and savings will vary depending on your personal objectives, financial situation and needs. We recommend you obtain independent financial or taxation advice before making any financial decisions.

Eligibility criteria and terms and conditions* apply. All salary packaging proposals are subject to the requirements of your employer. Administration and booking fees will apply. The actual administration fee that applies to you may vary depending on your employer.

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