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Old 16th Apr 2021, 08:28
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Originally Posted by lc_461
Although government travel is way down, Rex may do OK Sydney Canberra because they are a 'preferred' company under WOAG travel guidelines. Ie it would be very difficult for a public servant to justify booking travel on a 0900 SYDCBR QF flight if a 0905 Rex flight was cheaper.
Plus I imagine the trip cost of a clapped out Saab over a short distance would be competitive.
Is your 0900 QF flight is a jet?? or does your alternative have a nice lounge?? a lot of the pollies and high end business clients do not want to travel on turbo props( I know from previous experience) and the same amount have lounge access in their contracts.

Rex will loose a fortune running 7 x daily SY-CB flights. On top of their lack of passenger demand on the jet operation.
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