Rex Flights To Boost Canberra’s Economy By $191 Million Monday, April 19, 2021 The launch today of flights between Sydney and Canberra will provide a direct annual economic boost of nearly $200 million to the national capital, according to data analysis by respected public policy evaluation and consultancy firm, Urbis.
Rex's New Canberra Lounge Friday, April 16, 2021 Rex today announced that it had concluded an agreement with Canberra Airport for the temporary use of the former International Lounge from next Monday, April 19.
Adelaide Joins Rex Domestic Jet Network Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Rex jet flights between Melbourne and Adelaide began today heralding a new era for competition on the route with special one-way launch fares from just $55. The inaugural Boeing 737-800NG flight was met by government leaders, airport executives and the Hon John Sharp AM, the airline’s Deputy Chairman.
Rex to Launch Canberra Flights Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Rex today announced the airline would fly between Canberra and Sydney from April 19 next month with fares from just $99 one way.
Rex Pledges Support for Port Macquarie Monday, March 22, 2021 Rex today announced it would provide emergency assistance to flood-ravaged Port Macquarie just days ahead of the airline’s launch of flights to the regional city on 28 March. Rex has advised the Mayor, Peta Pinson, that it will allocate a budget of $500,000 for Council to use at its discretion for purchase of flights on Rex to benefit local residents affected by the deluge, as well as to benefit organisations involved in relief and recovery efforts.
Rex Restores Key Regional Routes Monday, March 22, 2021 Rex today announced it will continue to operate several routes which had been earlier earmarked for closure at the end of this month. This follows the unexpected decision by the Federal Government to continue the Regional Aviation Network Support (RANS) program until end September 2021. The five affected routes are from Sydney to Bathurst, Cooma, Lismore and Grafton; and Adelaide to Kangaroo Island.
Rex Thru-Fares Brings Significant Benefits to Regional Australia Friday, March 19, 2021 To celebrate the commencement and expansion of Rex’s domestic services, Rex has introduced special thru-fares connecting Rex’s vast regional network with its new domestic routes.
Rex subsidiary Pel-Air takes delivery of second aircraft for NSW Air Ambulance Service Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Rex announces that its subsidiary, Pel-Air, has taken delivery of the second of five Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft for the NSW Ambulance Air Ambulance service, commencing operations in January 2022.
Rex Announces Additions to Boeing 737 Fleet Monday, March 8, 2021 Rex has taken delivery of two more Boeing 737-800NGs from its lessor on 26 February 2021, after the aircraft’s scheduled heavy maintenance checks at the lessor’s designated engineering facility. With the addition of these two aircraft, Rex now has a fleet of four 737-800NGs on its AOC.
Rex Expands Domestic Jet Services Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Easter comes early for Adelaide and the Gold Coast as they have been chosen by Rex to receive domestic jet services just in time for the Easter rush.
Rex Reveals New Regional Network Strategy Monday, February 22, 2021 Rex announces that it will embark on a major revamp of its regional route network in response to aggressive predatory moves by Qantas into thin regional routes serviced by Rex.
REX TO OPERATE ALBANY AND ESPERANCE ROUTES UNTIL MID-2023 Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Rex has announced that the Western Australian Government has granted Rex an extension on its current deed of agreement to operate the Perth-Albany and Perth-Esperance routes until 30 June 2023.
Rex Announces $49 Fares for Sydney to Melbourne Wednesday, February 10, 2021 To celebrate the launch of Rex’s domestic jet services between Sydney and Melbourne, Rex is offering never seen before business class fares for just $199 and economy fares at an unbelievable $49.
Rex Shareholders Endorse PAG Investment Deal Friday, January 29, 2021 Rex shareholders have overwhelmingly endorsed the airline’s investment deal with PAG to fund its domestic operations, starting on March 1.
Rex Celebrates Australia Day In Sydney With Flypast Monday, January 25, 2021 In celebration of Australia Day, Rex will be conducting a flypast over Sydney Harbour and its beaches in one of its Boeing 737-800NGs sporting its new Rex livery.
Rex Refreshes Uniform For Domestic Launch Saturday, January 23, 2021 As Rex’s inaugural domestic services between Sydney and Melbourne fast approach, Rex today unveils its refreshed cabin crew uniforms.
Rex's Commitment to COVID Refunds Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Rex today reiterates its commitment to refund all tickets for flights affected by COVID-19, as the Nation experiences further restrictions and State border closures.
Rex Supports National Cabinet Mandating Of Face Masks Onboard Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Rex has offered its full support of National Cabinet’s decision to make face masks mandatory on all Australian domestic and international flights.
Rex Condemns Malicious Rumour from its Detractors Monday, January 4, 2021 Rex is setting the record straight with regard to an inaccurate article in a daily newspaper captioned “Rex seeking to employ overseas pilots to fly domestic routes”.