Rex takes fight to Qantas and Virgin [Jets for REX?]

[Max C]

RYU is off to XSP via DRW today.

Using the rego as the callsign

[Dylan Hardie]

Due into Brisbane mid next week

[Yusef D]

Due into Brisbane mid next week

That's pretty quick for maintenance that needs to be done overseas.

[Dylan Hardie]

Apparently only up there for 5 days

[Yusef D]

5 days isn't heavy maintenance. But could be engine changes or gear changes etc.

[Zac M]

I flew on RQP just before the shutdown and they were testing their wifi, RYU and PAG were both wifi-less, could it be to have the wifi fitted?


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[Dennis McLean]

I wonder if VOR and VUD could be Rex's Nos 7 and 8. Both are at ASP ex Tiger.

[Tristan S]

Originally Posted by Dennis McLean

I wonder if VOR and VUD could be Rex's Nos 7 and 8. Both are at ASP ex Tiger.

Possible, but they have now both been removed from the AU register though.

[Tristan S]

RYU was having its landing gear replaced.

"Rex said today one of the airline’s Boeing 737-800NGs had been sent to Singapore for scheduled
maintenance work at a world-renowned MRO facility.
The aircraft, VH-RYU, is one of six 737s in the Rex fleet and flew from Melbourne to Singapore
via Darwin last Saturday.
The 737 is undergoing a scheduled replacement of the entire landing gear assembly in
accordance with the Boeing maintenance program.
The work is being conducted by a specialist team from ST Engineering at its MRO facility in
Seletar Aerospace Park.
The aircraft, again operated by a Rex crew, is scheduled to depart Singapore on November 6 and
will fly direct to Melbourne.
"

Source: https://www.rex.com.au/MediaAndPress...st.aspx?y=2021

[lloyd fox]

15 NOVEMBER 2021

MEDIA RELEASE

REX ADDS BRISBANE TO DOMESTIC NETWORK
 Melbourne-Brisbane starts December 17
 Double-daily flights
 Sale fares from $79
 No blackout dates
 Rex Reconnect sale extended
Rex today announced the launch of double-daily flights between Melbourne and Brisbane from
next month.
Brisbane becomes the fifth capital city destination in the Rex domestic network, enabling the
airline to take a major step towards realising its long stated goal of servicing the so-called ‘Golden
Triangle’ (Sydney-Melbourne-Brisbane).
The announcement coincided with the reopening of the domestic network with flights from
Melbourne to Sydney and Canberra resuming this morning as regional operations were also
ramping up. Sydney-Canberra, Sydney-Port Macquarie and Sydney-Coffs Harbour services
restarted today along with more flights to a raft of NSW regional centres.
Melbourne-Brisbane operations will begin on December 17 with double daily flights on weekdays
and a return service on both Saturday and Sunday. Special $79 fares from Melbourne are on sale
until November 30 for travel up to April 30, 2022.
Importantly, just like all other Rex Reconnect fares announced recently, there will be no Christmas
holiday blackout dates on flights to Brisbane.
Rex has extended the Reconnect sale, which had been due to end last night, until November 30.
“All of our launch flights to new destinations have proved to be enormously popular and I have no
doubt Brisbane will be the same, particularly with such affordable fares,” Rex Deputy Chairman,
the Hon John Sharp AM, said.
“Rex is a full service airline so these fares represent incredible value. Unlike our competitors, Rex
passengers don’t get slugged with hidden or extra costs as all fares on our domestic jet network
include free 23kg checked baggage and refreshments on board.”
Queensland Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe welcomed the addition of Rex flights from
Melbourne to Brisbane Airport’s arrivals schedule.
“This is great news for Queensland tourism operators and family reunions,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“We know there’s pent-up demand among Victorians for a Queensland summer holiday getaway
and today’s announcement by Rex opens new options.
“The Palaszczuk Government continues to support Queensland airports to rebuild flight
schedules because we understand the importance of aviation to the State’s tourism industry.”
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) Chief Executive Officer, Gert-Jan de Graaff, echoed these
sentiments, adding: “As we celebrate the upcoming reopening of the Victorian and Queensland
borders, this announcement is wonderful news for travellers who will now have more options to
travel between Brisbane and Melbourne.


“We expect these flights to be popular as travellers reconnect with family and friends or take a
well-earned holiday to explore two of Australia’s best cities.
“I congratulate John Sharp and the entire Rex team on today’s announcement and look forward
to supporting these new services and building on the strong partnership that’s already developed
between BAC and Rex Airlines.”
Melbourne Airport Chief of Aviation, Lorie Argus, said: “Melbourne is already Rex’s largest jet
hub, and today’s announcement is a further vote of confidence in Victoria.
“Since launching their first flight from Melbourne in March, Rex has brought renewed competition
to domestic travel and we expect this expansion will help stimulate demand even further.”
Rex also revealed it was well advanced with plans to begin flying to major Queensland regional
centres and tourist destinations.
“We have no intention of stopping our growth as we’re determined to make up for time lost due
to the pandemic and push ahead with plans to expand our network, particularly in Queensland,”
said Mr Sharp.
Mr Sharp said Rex would base a Boeing 737-800NG in Brisbane which would underpin the
airline’s Queensland expansion.
“Every time we’ve entered a new market, airfares have fallen dramatically as Qantas and Virgin
Australia scramble to match our prices and I have no doubt this will be the case again,” Mr Sharp
said.
“Consumers are the big winners from competition and Rex will continue to champion the cause
of safe, reliable and affordable air travel.”
Rex is the only airline in Australia that offers a COVID Refund policy for new bookings, which
guarantees full refunds for any passenger affected by COVID-related cancellations, re-
scheduling, border closures or travel restrictions.

Rex is Australia’s largest independent regional and domestic airline operating a fleet of 60 Saab
340 and six Boeing 737-800NG aircraft to 61 destinations throughout all states in Australia. In
addition to the airline Rex, the Rex Group comprises wholly owned subsidiaries Pel-Air Aviation
(air freight, aeromedical and charter operator) and the two pilot academies, Australian Airline Pilot
Academy in Wagga Wagga and Ballarat.