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Rex’s demise highlights industry’s favouritism of Qantas and Virgin, former watchdog chair says

Rex’s demise highlights industry’s favouritism of Qantas and Virgin, former watchdog chair says



Rod Sims says criticism of regional carrier’s decision to compete with major operators on capital city routes ignores failures of public policyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe demise of Rex airline’s flights between capital cities highlights how the aviation system is set up to favour Qantas and Virgin, Australia’s former competition tsar says.The cash-strapped carrier has appointed administrators and grounded Boeing 737s on its intercity routes but its regional services remain operational.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/01/rex-airlines-administration-qantas-virgin

Author : Elias Visontay and Australian Associated Press

Publish date : 2024-08-01 05:25:25

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