Travellers can continue to book regional flights on Rex during this process with the certainty that they will either fly or get their money back.
Rex, who operates a service from Albury Airport, has one of Australia’s largest regional air networks and provides essential connectivity to move people and critical freight on 41 routes to regional and remote communities, including 21 routes that are only serviced by Rex.
Rex’s continuation is in the best interests of Australia – and the government is working closely with the administrators to ensure a strong regional aviation presence now and into the future.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said the guarantee is for all regional flight bookings with Rex made after it entered voluntary administration at 9:31pm on 30 July 2024.
“This will give customers confidence to continue booking regional flights with Rex – flights that allow them to stay connected to family, friends, healthcare and other services – while also helping to maintain regional aviation in Australia,” Minister King said.
“My department will continue to work with the administrator on their plans for the continuation of services to regional communities.
“We also expect the administrator to honour and prioritise the entitlements of Rex employees.
“This guarantee is a message to regional Australia that we know how important reliable air services are to you and that we are not going to allow your communities to be left behind,” she said.
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