Regional Express airline will expand its Rex Community Fare scheme throughout remote and outback Queensland.
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The Rex Community Fare scheme is already in place between Cairns and Mount Isa and will now be expanded to to 23 Queensland communities across the Rex operated western routes from Brisbane, the northern routes from Townsville and the Gulf route from Cairns.
The discounted fare will also be offered between the regional communities resulting in more than 70 different fare combinations throughout the State. The Community Fare will be available outside of 60 days prior to departure subject to Community Fare availability in addition to all remaining unsold seats within 24 hours prior to departure being made available as Community Fares.
The Community Fare will initially be operated under a six month trial for sales and travel from August 2019 until January 2020.
Rex said the Federal Senate report released June 7 into the operation, regulation and funding of air route service delivery to rural and remote communities gave high praise to the Rex Community Fare scheme.
The Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee made nine recommendations in the report, with the ninth recommendation calling for the community fare approach to be generalised across more regional air services to make last-minute travel more affordable.
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey welcomed the announcement, saying it was another boost for regional communities during the Year of Outback Tourism.
Mount Isa Airport Chief Operating Officer Kevin Gill welcomed the initiative.
"We will work with Rex to support the extension of the scheme," Mr Gill said.
"Cheaper airfares are a positive for our passengers and for Mount Isa residents.
"We have been calling for reduced airfares in this community and are pleased to support this program."
The Rex Community Fare (Rex Promo) is available for purchase via www.rex.com.au
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