In great news for completion in the Australian commercial aviation industry Rex today has announced it will launch flights between Adelaide and Sydney from next month. The new route which will become Rex’s eighth domestic jet route, will begin on 29 June 2023.
The new daily flights will be operated by REX’s Boeing 737-800NGs and to celebrate the launch there are special launch fares starting from $99* each way now on sale. Business Class fares will also available from an affordable $399.
In making the announcement Rex Deputy Chairman, the Hon John Sharp AM, said “This new route brings us one step closer to our ambition to fly between every capital city in Australia. More new routes will be announced shortly,”
Further he added “I would particularly like to thank Adelaide Airport for its co-operative approach, forward thinking and ongoing support without which we would not have been able to launch this new route,’
Adelaide Airport Managing Director, Brenton Cox, said Rex had again demonstrated its strong support for the Adelaide market, having introduced the Adelaide-Melbourne route in 2021.
“This service provides South Australian passengers with more choice when flying on our second most popular route, and will start in time for the July school holiday peak,” Mr Cox said.
“I congratulate Rex on recognising the future growth opportunities on this route. Rex has been a great supporter of the Adelaide market, including regional links, for many years.”
South Australian Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison welcomes the additional flights, saying ““We’re already seeing very strong performance from Adelaide Airport, and we absolutely welcome further commitment from Rex to add extra – and importantly new – flights from Adelaide to Sydney, one of the key aviation partners for South Australia. It’s another step towards a total recovery for domestic passenger traffic, and an important link to our valuable international markets.”
