REX to transition to ATRs, start domestic jet ops
They said they would offer fares at Jetstar prices did they not? Jetstar’s lead in fares are $75 Tulla and $51 over at the You Yangs.
Jetstar is 18 flights a day each way including Avalon, largely A321 also. Tough task ahead, especially on non peak days where the guys at the loco over the fence will price them out of the water.
Jetstar is 18 flights a day each way including Avalon, largely A321 also. Tough task ahead, especially on non peak days where the guys at the loco over the fence will price them out of the water.
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ex the ASX: PROGRESS REPORT- REX Launches between Sydney and Melbourne........
Announcement, ex The ASX- 01/12/2020 @ 7:09:36 pm: "REX Launches between Sydney and Melbourne, Tickets on Sale"
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the 'Sharpie' - on Deck.......!!!!
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ex the AFR: Rex takes on Virgin with $79 Melbourne-Sydney flights......
AFR article link: https://www.afr.com/companies/transp...0201202-p56jry
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Rex takes on Virgin with $79 Melbourne-Sydney flights
Rex takes on Virgin with $79 Melbourne-Sydney flights
Lucas Baird Reporter
Dec 2, 2020 – 8.23am
Regional Express will expand its fleet to five Boeing 737 planes by Easter next year as it looks to launch inter-state services into Brisbane and take on Qantas and Virgin on the lucrative "golden triangle" routes.
It marks the first time the traditionally rural-focused carrier has outlined its plans beyond the initial Melbourne-Sydney service it will launch in March.
Tickets went on sale on Wednesday. Prices start at $79 for economy seats but stretch to $299 for the eight business class seats on each flight.
This cost is cheaper than a Virgin flight at a similar time and positions Rex's fares more in line with Qantas' budget offshoot Jetstar. Virgin has embarked on a new mid-market strategy post-administration.
"We will be offering premium full service with our trademark country hospitality but at fares pegged at the budget carrier level," Rex deputy chairman John Sharp said.
Mr Sharp said all fares would include checked baggage allowance, pre-assigned seating and food.
Business-class passengers will get automatic access to lounges in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and in-flight wi-fi. Economy passengers can gain entry into the lounges through a $33 two-hour pass or $329 annual membership.
Rex, which was in a dire state at the start of the pandemic before it received $62 million of government aid last financial year, signed a deal with Asian investment giant PAG for $150 million to fund the expansion.
The terms of the agreement could see PAG eventually own half of Rex, assuming there are no drastic changes to the company's capital structure.
Rex said it will eventually build its inter-state fleet to include up to 10 737s after it acquired its first – an ex-Virgin aircraft – in early November.
"The first three Rex Boeing 737-800s will take off between Sydney and Melbourne on 1 March 2021. Rex will begin with 9 Sydney-Melbourne return services a day," Mr Sharp said.
"By Easter, two additional 737s will be added to expand our domestic network to Brisbane and other capital cities."
"If all things go as planned, we hope to grow our fleet to 8-10 by the end of 2021," he said.
Dec 2, 2020 – 8.23am
Regional Express will expand its fleet to five Boeing 737 planes by Easter next year as it looks to launch inter-state services into Brisbane and take on Qantas and Virgin on the lucrative "golden triangle" routes.
It marks the first time the traditionally rural-focused carrier has outlined its plans beyond the initial Melbourne-Sydney service it will launch in March.
Tickets went on sale on Wednesday. Prices start at $79 for economy seats but stretch to $299 for the eight business class seats on each flight.
This cost is cheaper than a Virgin flight at a similar time and positions Rex's fares more in line with Qantas' budget offshoot Jetstar. Virgin has embarked on a new mid-market strategy post-administration.
"We will be offering premium full service with our trademark country hospitality but at fares pegged at the budget carrier level," Rex deputy chairman John Sharp said.
Mr Sharp said all fares would include checked baggage allowance, pre-assigned seating and food.
Business-class passengers will get automatic access to lounges in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and in-flight wi-fi. Economy passengers can gain entry into the lounges through a $33 two-hour pass or $329 annual membership.
Rex, which was in a dire state at the start of the pandemic before it received $62 million of government aid last financial year, signed a deal with Asian investment giant PAG for $150 million to fund the expansion.
The terms of the agreement could see PAG eventually own half of Rex, assuming there are no drastic changes to the company's capital structure.
Rex said it will eventually build its inter-state fleet to include up to 10 737s after it acquired its first – an ex-Virgin aircraft – in early November.
"The first three Rex Boeing 737-800s will take off between Sydney and Melbourne on 1 March 2021. Rex will begin with 9 Sydney-Melbourne return services a day," Mr Sharp said.
"By Easter, two additional 737s will be added to expand our domestic network to Brisbane and other capital cities."
"If all things go as planned, we hope to grow our fleet to 8-10 by the end of 2021," he said.
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"We will be offering premium full service with our trademark country hospitality but at fares pegged at the budget carrier level," Rex deputy chairman John Sharp said.
One or the other Sharpie can't do both, unless big mac has more funding for you!. I hope Rex have updated their lounges also, these high paying customers will want more than instant coffee and a packet of smith crisp in the lounge.
One or the other Sharpie can't do both, unless big mac has more funding for you!. I hope Rex have updated their lounges also, these high paying customers will want more than instant coffee and a packet of smith crisp in the lounge.
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I remember when Compass II started up their were TAA/Ansett flight crew combinations in the MD88 flight decks.
May well be the Rex 73s will have a combo of Qantas/Virgin crew in the deck. That will make some interesting conversation.
May well be the Rex 73s will have a combo of Qantas/Virgin crew in the deck. That will make some interesting conversation.
Well, from a quick scan of fare availability on the Rex website they haven't exactly shot the lights out on day one of their sale. Plenty of $79 fares (actually $85 if you want to be able to pick your seat) still available on a variety of flights on 1 March and onwards. Bearing in mind that Jetstar sold something like 70,000-80,000 fares in six hours when they launched their big sale back in June Rex's 100,000 discount fares 'launch' appears to be somewhat ambling in comparison.
To whoever was wondering why Qantas and Virgin weren't reacting, this is why.
To whoever was wondering why Qantas and Virgin weren't reacting, this is why.
Many may not like how Rex cried poor but dont think the people running the opposition care for anyone except themselves & their personal bank balance.
Can't you criticise the company but also be happy for extra jobs?
I think the fact that their own staff doubt the viability of the jet operation says it all. It seems quite concerning the SAAB operation has essentially been forgotten.
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Well, from a quick scan of fare availability on the Rex website they haven't exactly shot the lights out on day one of their sale. Plenty of $79 fares (actually $85 if you want to be able to pick your seat) still available on a variety of flights on 1 March and onwards. Bearing in mind that Jetstar sold something like 70,000-80,000 fares in six hours when they launched their big sale back in June Rex's 100,000 discount fares 'launch' appears to be somewhat ambling in comparison.
To whoever was wondering why Qantas and Virgin weren't reacting, this is why.
To whoever was wondering why Qantas and Virgin weren't reacting, this is why.
Maybe Rex has sold ****loads & decided, rather than match Virgins $99 sale price today, to put a few 1000 more $79 out there.
If you are flying Rex, doesn't matter what other airlines do later.
Can anyone with first hand knowledge of the Rex Saab operation give some insight on where the fleet sits. In terms of age, reliability, suitable capacity in the markets they serve? I would have thought that it is a very old fleet that needs updating? Perhaps that is where Rex should be paying attention to?