13K views · 117 reactions | Airline travel is set for a major shake-up with regional operator Rex Airlines announcing plans to take on Qantas and Virgin by flying between major capital cities. The move could trigger a savage price war. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook

A Rex Airlines flight had to return to Sydney last night. A cockpit indicator came on, shortly after take-off on the flight to Coffs Harbour. REX says the crew conducted a checklist and decided to return to Sydney Airport. Emergency vehicles met the flight as a precaution and the plane landed safely. There were around 20 people on board. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/nsw #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney

The transformation of regional airline Rex to a big city carrier is now ready for take-off. #9News | Nightly at 6.00pm | 9 News

The federal and state governments are funding a $50m development of the air and sea transport facilities at Merimbula and Eden to grow the tourism industry in south-east NSW. But a disagreement over the airport development between Regional Express (Rex) and the Bega Valley Shire Council has resulted in Rex reducing its air services to Merimbula amid Rex also warning of withdrawing its services. Rex, which provides air services to 59 destinations in all states of Australia, say their opposition i

3.3K views · 25 reactions | Rex Airlines has announced it's putting up fares in response to rising fuel prices and other cost pressures. Standard fares will go up by $10, while some 'low cost promotional' fares will rise by more. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/brisbane #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane | Facebook