The federal government has announced it will guarantee all flight bookings for the embattled airline Rex as it continues its regional operations while under voluntary administration.
On Thursday the transport minister, Catherine King, said Rex customers flying on regional routes would now have certainty “they will either fly or get their money back”, with the government agreeing to provide funding to guarantee bookings.
“Rex’s continuation is in the best interests of Australia, and the government is working closely with the administrators to ensure a strong regional aviation presence now and into the future,” King said.
“This will give customers confidence to continue booking regional flights with Rex –flights that allow them…
