Rex Airlines has announced it has entered into voluntary administration with flights between major airports cancelled, and the Rex Group’s domestic fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft all grounded.
A statement posted a short time ago to the Rex website says
Regional Express Holdings Limited and a number of its subsidiaries under the Rex Group have entered voluntary administration, with Ernst and Young appointed as administrators.
It says Rex and Virgin are exploring opportunities to support regional customers, which include Virgin Australia selling Rex’s regional services.
Regional Saab 340 flights were continuing and Virgin is offering customers on affected capital city routes free-of-charge rebooking.
Virgin Australia Group CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has shared a media release outfling how the airline will help those affected by the situation at REX.
‘This is a difficult moment for Australian aviation with Rex entering voluntary administration and announcing the immediate suspension of its 737 jet operations. It is also a reminder of the challenging nature of our industry.
Our team is now moving quickly to support Rex’s customers and people.
Impacted Rex customers will be supported with rebooking on an…