The federal government will guarantee all regional flight bookings for customers of Rex during its administration process over the next month.
Administrators were appointed to oversee Rex after the airline collapsed in late July, resulting in about 600 job losses.
Federal Transport Minister Catherine King said the regional flight guarantee would provide certainty for Rex’s regional customers.
“This will give customers confidence to continue booking regional flights with Rex – flights that allow them stay connected to family, friends, healthcare and other services – while also helping to maintain regional aviation in Australia,” she said.
The guarantee means that if Rex customers have their flights cancelled, they will be entitled to…