Rex most punctual Aussie airline in July

Wednesday, 21 Aug, 2023 0

Rex Airlines again topped its big two rivals as Australia’s most reliable regional airline in July.

It was out on front by a wide margin, according to the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics.

Rex led for both domestic and regional flight operations with the Qantas Group a distant second.

It says Virgin Australia Group recorded a sub 60% performance in the on-time departure metric.

The differential was even greater for cancellations.

Qantas Group recorded 100% more cancellations compared to Rex and Virgin Australia regional flights were 600% higher than Rex Regional.

However, Rex is still aiming for big improvements.

Rex’s Executive Chairman, Lim Kim Hai, said, “All airlines in the world are severely impacted by the aviation supply chain dislocation and pilot shortage.”

“We are not proud of our current performance. Many passengers have been inconvenienced.”

“It is small consolation to know that problems would have been magnified many fold if passengers flew with our competitors.”

“The entire management team is working relentlessly every single day to minimise disruptions.”

Rex is Australia’s largest independent regional and domestic airline.

It has a fleet of 58 Saab 340 and 8 Boeing 737-800NG aircraft, flying to 57 Australian destinations.

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