REX announces new routes from Brisbane Airport, BNE-ADL connectivity back to pre-COVID levels

REX announces new routes from Brisbane Airport, BNE-ADL connectivity back to pre-COVID levels
Edited by Travel Weekly


    REX has announced it will service more routes out of Brisbane Airport with the introduction of three new capital cities to its roster.

    The news comes as a host of dignitaries are set to welcome the first flight from Adelaide and then farewell Rex’s Brisbane-Adelaide flight ZL913.

    Esteemed guests will include Rex deputy chairman, John Sharp AM, Brisbane Airport corporation chief executive officer, Gert-Jan de Graaff, the Queensland assistant minister for tourism industry development, Michael Healy MP, and the chief executive officer of Tourism and Events Queensland, Patricia O’Callaghan.

    Sharp told a media conference at the airport the new daily flights operated by a Boeing 737-800NG would provide an additional 124,000 seats a year between Brisbane and Adelaide. Prior to the pandemic, 875,000 people flew between these two cities.

    “The strong forward bookings show demand is roaring back as people realise that $149 is great value for money to fly with the airline which is Australia’s most reliable, with the best on-time performance and the lowest cancellation rate,” he said.

    “Today also marks another new milestone for the Rex Group as Rex harnesses the resources of its group member, National Jet Express (NJE), to operate some of its services with its modern, fuel-efficient De Havilland Q400NG aircraft.  For a start, NJE will operate Rex’s Perth-Carnarvon flights three times a week.

    “Come 22 November, Queenslanders will also be able to experience first-hand how NJE embraces the Rex ethos of offering outstanding reliability and genuine country hospitality. Rex’s new Brisbane-Cairns service is priced at $149, $50 cheaper than the lowest Qantas fare.”

    Brisbane Airport CEO, Gert-Jan de Graaff said today’s inaugural flight restores capacity between Brisbane and Adelaide to pre-pandemic levels.

    “When you combine Rex’s regional footprint across Queensland and South Australia with Brisbane Airport’s vast network, this a great result for travellers from two states,” he said.

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