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Rex (Regional Express)

Overview

Details

  • Full Name: Regional Express Pty Ltd
  • Founded: 2002
  • Headquarters: Mascot, New South Wales, Australia
  • Main Hub: Sydney Airport (SYD)
  • Secondary Hubs: Adelaide, Albury, Brisbane, Cairns, Dubbo, Melbourne, Orange, Perth, Townsville, Wagga Wagga
  • Fleet Size: Approximately 66 aircraft
  • Memberships/Alliances: None
  • Website: rex.com.au
  • IATA Code: ZL
  • ICAO Code: RXA

History

Regional Express, commonly known as Rex, was established in 2002 following the collapse of the Ansett Group. A consortium of investors acquired and merged two regional airlines, Hazelton and Kendell Airlines, to form Rex. The airline commenced operations in August 2002, with its inaugural flight from Wagga Wagga to Sydney. Over the years, Rex expanded its services to become Australia’s largest independent regional airline, serving numerous destinations across the country. In 2021, Rex ventured into domestic jet services between major Australian cities. However, in July 2024, the airline entered voluntary administration due to financial challenges, leading to the cessation of its domestic jet operations while maintaining some regional services.

Fleet & Aircraft

Regional Aircraft (Narrow-Body)

  • Saab 340

To find out more, Click Here.

Route Network

Rex operates flights to 56 destinations across Australia, focusing on regional and remote areas. Key destinations include:

  • New South Wales: Sydney, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Dubbo
  • Victoria: Melbourne, Mildura
  • Queensland: Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville
  • South Australia: Adelaide, Port Lincoln
  • Western Australia: Perth

The airline’s network is illustrated Here.

Cabin Classes & Service

Rex offers a single-class Economy cabin across its fleet. Services include:

  • Seating: Comfortable leather seats with a standard pitch.
  • In-Flight Service: Complimentary snacks and beverages on most flights; additional items available for purchase on select routes.
  • Entertainment: No in-flight entertainment system; passengers are encouraged to bring personal devices for entertainment.

Loyalty Program

Rex operates the “Rex Flyer” loyalty program, allowing frequent travelers to accumulate points based on miles flown. Benefits include earning points on eligible Rex flights and redeeming them for flight bookings and other services. Various membership tiers offer increasing benefits such as priority boarding and additional baggage allowance.

Find out more Here.

Lounges

Rex provides lounge facilities at select airports, including Sydney and Melbourne. Lounge amenities feature:

  • Comfortable Seating: Relaxation areas with ample seating.
  • Refreshments: Snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks are available for members throughout the day, together with beer and wine after 3pm.
  • Workspaces: Business facilities with internet access for travelers needing to work.

To find out additional information about Rex’ lounge access, Click Here.

Sustainability & Environmental Efforts

Rex’s website does not contain any current information about their environmental measures.

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