Regional Express expands network with seven daily SYD-CBR services.
Regional Express has announced the launch of non-stop flights between Canberra and Sydney from 19 April, claiming its cheap fares will bring annual savings of up to $100 million to commuters once traffic returns to pre-COVID levels.
Rex Deputy Chairman, John Sharp, accused Qantas of “fare gouging” on the route which it currently monopolises following the exit of Virgin Australia from the market when it went into administration in March 2020.
Rex will open a lounge at Canberra Airport, with ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr describing the deal as a “vote of confidence” in the destination.
“We are delighted to be working closely with the airline and Canberra Airport through Visit Canberra to widely promote the new services and contribute to the growth of the route,” Barr said.
More details in tomorrow’s issue of Travel Daily.