Rex Airlines customers have been offered guaranteed regional flight bookings by the Albanese government on Thursday after the embattled company announced last month it had entered voluntary administration.
In a statement, Infrastructure Minister Catherine King said travellers could continue to book flights with Rex as the process to determine the airline’s future was being considered.
“Travellers can continue to book regional flights on Rex during this process with certainty that they will either fly or get their money back,” the statement said.
Ms King said it was in the best interest of Australia for the government to “work closely” with administrators to ensure a strong aviation presence in regional areas of the country.
The guarantee…
