The Transport Workers Union says administrators of Rex Airlines expect up to 610 jobs to be axed after the carrier entered into voluntary administration.
Its fleet of Boeing 737 jets, which provide services between the major capital city airports, have all been grounded.
Rex’s regional services will continue to operate.
A statement posted to the Rex website late on Tuesday said Regional Express Holdings Limited and a number of its subsidiaries under the Rex Group had entered voluntary administration, with EY appointed as administrators.
It said Rex and Virgin were exploring opportunities to support regional customers, including Virgin Australia selling Rex’s regional services.
The statement also said regional Saab 340 flights were continuing…
