REX to transition to ATRs, start domestic jet ops
Some interesting stats I've heard.
- Over 90 Saab pilots have resigned this FY, about a third of the workforce.
- Over 20 jet pilots have resigned also
- Not confirmed figures but theres up to 20 saabs parked on the east coast with no available engines or props.
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REX announces daily Melbourne - Hobart
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HOBART, HERE WE COME!
The airline today announced daily flights between Melbourne and Hobart will begin on 17 August.
Hobart is the second new destination Rex has announced in recent days, as it added two more Boeing 737s to its fleet. Last week the airline said it would begin direct Adelaide-Sydney flights on 29 June.
The flight schedule will be perfect for holiday-makers with the flights from Melbourne departing at 12.15 pm and arriving in Hobart at 1.30 pm. The return Hobart-Melbourne service will take off at 2.15 pm and touch down in Melbourne 75 minutes later. This schedule will provide good connections for flights to and from Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.
HOBART, HERE WE COME!
The airline today announced daily flights between Melbourne and Hobart will begin on 17 August.
Hobart is the second new destination Rex has announced in recent days, as it added two more Boeing 737s to its fleet. Last week the airline said it would begin direct Adelaide-Sydney flights on 29 June.
The flight schedule will be perfect for holiday-makers with the flights from Melbourne departing at 12.15 pm and arriving in Hobart at 1.30 pm. The return Hobart-Melbourne service will take off at 2.15 pm and touch down in Melbourne 75 minutes later. This schedule will provide good connections for flights to and from Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.
The jet pilots are getting a 5%ish increase in pay due to fairwork and the award. There's also a good chance the minimum wage increase will eclipse the first year FO pay on the saab.
Very sad in a time of huge demand for experienced pilots.
MEDIA RELEASE
HOBART, HERE WE COME!
The airline today announced daily flights between Melbourne and Hobart will begin on 17 August.
Hobart is the second new destination Rex has announced in recent days, as it added two more Boeing 737s to its fleet. Last week the airline said it would begin direct Adelaide-Sydney flights on 29 June.
The flight schedule will be perfect for holiday-makers with the flights from Melbourne departing at 12.15 pm and arriving in Hobart at 1.30 pm. The return Hobart-Melbourne service will take off at 2.15 pm and touch down in Melbourne 75 minutes later. This schedule will provide good connections for flights to and from Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.
HOBART, HERE WE COME!
The airline today announced daily flights between Melbourne and Hobart will begin on 17 August.
Hobart is the second new destination Rex has announced in recent days, as it added two more Boeing 737s to its fleet. Last week the airline said it would begin direct Adelaide-Sydney flights on 29 June.
The flight schedule will be perfect for holiday-makers with the flights from Melbourne departing at 12.15 pm and arriving in Hobart at 1.30 pm. The return Hobart-Melbourne service will take off at 2.15 pm and touch down in Melbourne 75 minutes later. This schedule will provide good connections for flights to and from Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane.
So if you did 10 hours overtime last month, you need to wait until the load factors are released to figure out how much you are paid, and for Captains that can vary up to $100 an hour.
A new low in the way pilots are paid in this country?
What is even sadder is under the proposed Rex 737 EA, the Company are trying to tie a pilots rate of productivity pay above the overtime threshold to the Load Factor of the jet operation.
So if you did 10 hours overtime last month, you need to wait until the load factors are released to figure out how much you are paid, and for Captains that can vary up to $100 an hour.
A new low in the way pilots are paid in this country?
So if you did 10 hours overtime last month, you need to wait until the load factors are released to figure out how much you are paid, and for Captains that can vary up to $100 an hour.
A new low in the way pilots are paid in this country?
I wonder if this 'decision' was also part of the REX marketing KPIs?
Rex Airlines skips scheduled Monkey Mia stop mid-flight, leaving passengers stranded - ABC News
According to the article, a Rex Airlines spokesperson '...did not respond to detailed questions, including why the decision was made not to stop at Monkey Mia or what support was offered to passengers at the time.'REX issued this statement:
The mind boggles.
Rex Airlines skips scheduled Monkey Mia stop mid-flight, leaving passengers stranded - ABC News
According to the article, a Rex Airlines spokesperson '...did not respond to detailed questions, including why the decision was made not to stop at Monkey Mia or what support was offered to passengers at the time.'REX issued this statement:
With regards to individual incidents, Rex is not in a position to comment on the regulated routes of which Monkey Mia/Carnarvon is one. Such matters are regularly discussed at the community consultative group held by the Department of Transport and we believe that is the right forum to be raising these questions.
What is even sadder is under the proposed Rex 737 EA, the Company are trying to tie a pilots rate of productivity pay above the overtime threshold to the Load Factor of the jet operation.
So if you did 10 hours overtime last month, you need to wait until the load factors are released to figure out how much you are paid, and for Captains that can vary up to $100 an hour.
A new low in the way pilots are paid in this country?
So if you did 10 hours overtime last month, you need to wait until the load factors are released to figure out how much you are paid, and for Captains that can vary up to $100 an hour.
A new low in the way pilots are paid in this country?
short flights long nights
The WA government has been questioning the reliability of REX on certain routes in the state, recently.
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I think it seems obvious Rex will be exiting most regional markets only maintaining QLD due contract obligations. The departure of crews and the aging SAAB fleet is forcing their hand. I’d put $10 on it they will only be focusing on the jet operation moving forward.
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I wonder what will happen if Rex no longer shows interest in regards to the Monkey Mia and Carnarvon routes once their agreement/contract expires.
Who would take over? Skippers???Well Skippers already had a go at it from I think 2011 to 2015 (or 2016) from memory.
Would Skippers be interested again and if not, then who?
Ahh the days of Skywest, at least we had constant and consistent stability and reliability.
Who would take over? Skippers???Well Skippers already had a go at it from I think 2011 to 2015 (or 2016) from memory.
Would Skippers be interested again and if not, then who?
Ahh the days of Skywest, at least we had constant and consistent stability and reliability.
I wonder what will happen if Rex no longer shows interest in regards to the Monkey Mia and Carnarvon routes once their agreement/contract expires.
Who would take over? Skippers???Well Skippers already had a go at it from I think 2011 to 2015 (or 2016) from memory.
Would Skippers be interested again and if not, then who?
Ahh the days of Skywest, at least we had constant and consistent stability and reliability.
Who would take over? Skippers???Well Skippers already had a go at it from I think 2011 to 2015 (or 2016) from memory.
Would Skippers be interested again and if not, then who?
Ahh the days of Skywest, at least we had constant and consistent stability and reliability.
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I was wondering what happened to those unaudited profits they had been releasing to the market each month…seems like no longer making money.
Rex has called a halt to trading on the ASX pending an announcement by the airline, which currently has a third of its regional fleet parked. 19 of Rex’s 58 Saab 340s are out of action, which deputy chairman John Sharp attributed to logistics and supply issues.
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Based on the size of the apron at Monkey Mia I highly doubt a Q400 would fit, but I have been proven wrong before.
Screening is needed for the Q400 if it is an open charter or RPT. Any aircraft with more than 40 seats engaged in RPT or an Open Charter (where the general public can buy tickets) must be screened. Its not required for closed charters (Like mining charters with NJE)
Based on the size of the apron at Monkey Mia I highly doubt a Q400 would fit, but I have been proven wrong before.
Based on the size of the apron at Monkey Mia I highly doubt a Q400 would fit, but I have been proven wrong before.
The apron is big enough, but maybe the WA tax payer can pay for upgrades just like they did when REX arrived with low wing aircraft and needed modifications at each airport….