Rex strengths were secrets taken to the grave
Rex’s 737 services were good value, punctual, never crowded and the in-flight service was warm and friendly. But up until 12 days before it collapsed, hardly anyone knew about them.
Travel
‘Airlines reaching out’: Rex administrator upbeat
Rex administrators say there’s already strong interest to buy the airline as debate rages over the government’s role in fostering competition among carriers.
‘Not a regional route’: Albo’s shot at Rex
The Prime Minister says there are a range of issues responsible for regional airline Rex’s collapse but blamed one factor in particular.
Failure of public policy to blame for Rex’s demise
Former competition watchdog Rod Sims says public policy supporting higher airfares is to blame for Rex’s demise.
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Uluru named best place to watch the sunset
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Aussie couple’s horror $5k discovery
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Qantas, Virgin urged to make room at Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport’s boss wants Qantas and Virgin Australia to give up precious slots to allow other airlines to fly out of the gateway.
Flight Centre rides wave of travel demand to profit upgrade
A mix of new corporate clients and strong leisure travel demand has put Flight Centre on track for a $483m turnaround.
Qatar Airways denied extra capacity into Australia
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TripADeal takes off thanks to Qantas buy
A year after Qantas bought a majority stake in TripADeal the partnership has sent the online travel agency’s sales through the roof.
Qantas flight diverts to the ‘bottom of the earth’
Pilots of the usual ‘straight-line’ flight from Santiago to Sydney were forced to make a drastic diversion due to strong headwinds.
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