19 March, 2024

New interline deal for Rex and Etihad

Rex unveils new interline partnership with Etihad Airways.

Rex is Australia’s largest independent regional and domestic airline operating a fleet of 57 Saab 340 and nine Boeing 737-800NG aircraft to 56 destinations throughout all states in  Australia. In addition to the airline Rex, the Rex Group comprises wholly owned subsidiaries  Pel-Air Aviation (air freight, aeromedical and charter operator), the Australian Airline Pilot  Academy with campuses in Wagga Wagga and Ballarat, and propeller maintenance  organisation, Australian Aerospace Propeller Maintenance. Rex is also a 50% shareholder of  National Jet Express (NJE), a premier Fly-In-Fly-Out (FIFO), charter and freight operator.
This exciting partnership between Australia's Rex and Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, provides passengers on Rex's domestic routes convenient connections with Etihad's global network.

“Partnering with a world-class airline like Etihad brings a new era of choice and connection for 
Rex passengers,” said Rex’s General Manager of Network Strategy, Warrick Lodge. “Passengers will be able to fly to either Sydney or Melbourne on Rex and thereafter connect 
on Etihad to a further 72 destinations across the globe. Etihad's extensive international network includes Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the USA.  “The entire journey, including Etihad and Rex connecting flights, can be booked under one booking and passengers can enjoy the convenience of through-check baggage (where permitted).”

Arik De, Etihad’s Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer said: "This exciting new partnership significantly expands connectivity options for Etihad guests, providing them with effortless access from our gateways in Sydney and Melbourne to pivotal destinations within the Rex network, including Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast. Equally, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Rex customers, enabling them to seamlessly integrate into our expanding global network."

Rex flights are conveniently for sale on Etihad's website, through trusted travel agents and online travel agencies from today. Rex is Australia’s most reliable airline – with the highest rate of on-time departures, and lowest cancellation rate of domestic carriers according to the latest government data. This marks the second interline agreement for Rex. The airline has an existing interline arrangement with Delta Air Lines.




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