Rex Airlines announces service cuts in Victoria and Tasmania
Rex Airlines has announced service cuts affecting two routes in Tasmania and a reduction in flights to Mildura, Victoria. The airline cites rising fuel prices and a challenging operating environment as the reasons for these changes. The new service structure will take effect in mid-June 2026.
- ▪Rex Airlines will cease services between Melbourne and Devonport, and King Island to Burnie, starting June 20.
- ▪The number of weekly flights from Melbourne to Mildura will decrease from 24 to 19, effective June 22.
- ▪Rex will introduce a new Melbourne-to-Burnie route with 18 return services per week and a Melbourne-to-King Island route with seven return services per week.
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Rex Airlines swings the axe on two Tasmanian services and reduces flights to MilduraBy Wade StephensABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic:Air Transport IndustryFri 22 May 2026 at 4:56pmFri 22 May 2026 at 4:56pmFri 22 May 2026 at 4:56pmRegional Express has announced a service restructure in response to fuel price hikes. (ABC News: Andrew O'Connor)In short:Rex Airlines has announced it is axing two of its Tasmanian services and scaling back services to Mildura, in Victoria's north-west.The airline has restructured its VIC/TAS networks in response to a rise in fuel prices.What's next?The changes will come into effect from mid-June.abc.net.au/news/rex-airlines-announces-service-cuts/106712160Link copiedShareShare articleRex Airlines has announced plans to cease two services in Tasmania and scale back a…
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