The Hon Kristy McBain
Member for Eden-Monaro

The Albanese Government has today announced it will guarantee regional flight bookings for Rex customers throughout the voluntary administration process. 

Eden-Monaro travellers can continue to book regional flights on Rex during this process, with certainty that they will either fly or get their money back. 

Rex operates 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 Merimbula and nearby at Moruya.

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 stay connected to family, friends, healthcare and other services.

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.

The Government also expect the administrator to honour and prioritise the entitlements of Rex employees. 

Quotes attributable to Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain:

“This is great news for our community, because we recognise how important Rex flights are for accessing key services, running our businesses, and getting around.

“By guaranteeing Rex’s regional flights throughout the voluntary administration process, people on the far South Coast can continue to book with confidence – or get their money back if flights are cancelled.

“The reality of living in our regions is we need to travel longer for some services, which is why I’ll continue to advocate for a strong regional aviation sector.”