Regional Express

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Food & Beverages 12345
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Seat Comfort 12345
Staff Service 12345
Value for Money 12345
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2/10

"customer service is poor"

(Australia)

Trip Verified | I have been flying to work with Rex airlines every week since December between Burnie and Melbourne. Unfortunately it is the only airline operating in this route so I have to put up with their poor service. 80 percent of the flights have been delayed. The customer service is poor so that you can`t even get a proper explanation why your flight is delayed. In one instance, my checked baggage got damaged while traveling from Melbourne to Burnie. My damage claim got rejected on the basis that the damage is reasonable. I just feel bad that I am a regular Rex airlines customer.
AircraftSaab SF340 A/B
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteBurnie to Melbourne
Date FlownAugust 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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5/10

"relaxed approach to service and punctuality

(Australia)

Trip Verified | Perth to Albany. Rex has a relaxed approach to service and information and punctuality. On board is very convivial - nice genuine service for the short flight, and with the pilots saying hello before you step up on board. But everything else can be weirdly substandard for 2018. Out of the last 8 flights on this sector, half have been delayed or cancelled. The fun starts with the latter. Little information or support is provided when things go wrong. You will receive no direction in writing what to do so listen carefully to the gate announcement if the plane is cancelled. "Recovery flight at 7am. Be at gate around six". That’s it. If you gave a hearing or sensory impairment, you are a bit doomed. There is an option to purchase a $5 insurance for delays at every ticket purchase. Probably a good deal given the frequency of delays. But little information on Website what to do if a delay. Also if the west coast, the call centre closed. So good luck! In summary, drive Albany to Perth if you can. If you can’t always purchase the insurance and make contingencies on travelling for business as it is not reliable. But if you get onboard and away on time, it is not an unpleasant experience!
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RoutePerth to Albany
Date FlownAugust 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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10/10

"the most outstanding cabin service"

(Australia)

Trip Verified | Hats off to Rex for once again delivering the most exceptional service on their 7.20pm service from Melbourne to Albury on Friday 27th April 2018. From check in to boarding, from a laugh with the first officer at the foot of the stairs at how cold it was on the tarmac at Tullamarine, to the most outstanding cabin service. A particular staff member looking after us in the cabin always goes that extra mile to ensure not only mine, but everyone's comfort on board.
AircraftSAAB-340
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteMelbourne to Albury
Date FlownApril 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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2nd May 2018 : Regional Express response

Dear Douglas, Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us on Skytrax. We certainly pride ourselves on providing an excellent service, and we are so pleased to hear that our staff have gone the extra mile to make your flight not only comfortable but memorable. We look forward to welcoming you on board again in the future. Kind regards, The Rex Team

10/10

"by far the best customer service"

(Australia)

Trip Verified | Early morning Flight with Regional Express from Sydney to Moruya on 16 March 2018. The flight departed on time and was very comfortable. A huge thanks to the sole flight attendant on board. Not only was she cheerful and professional, her attentiveness to all passengers was by far the best customer service I have experienced in such a long time. 10/10!
AircraftSaab 340
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSydney to Moruya
Date FlownMarch 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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23rd March 2018 : Regional Express response

Dear N Baxter, Thank you for taking your time to write your review. We pride ourselves in having an efficient air service and are pleased to hear when the Rex Team go that extra mile. I have forwarded your kind words to our National Flight Attendant Manager for the staff involved to be recognised. Thank you for your support and we wish you all the best in your retirement and we look forward on welcoming you onboard the next time you travel with us. Kind Regards, The Rex Team

10/10

"Absolutely fantastic service"

(Australia)

Trip Verified | Flew Mount Isa to Cairns. Absolutely fantastic service! Travelling with an infant at the age of 6wks on my own was a little daunting but Regional Express made the trip so comfortable and reassuring for myself and my baby. Would fly with them over a larger airline anytime. Thank You Rex!
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteMount Isa to Cairns
Date FlownFebruary 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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8th February 2018 : Regional Express response

Dear Jess Mason, Thank you for sharing your review with us on Skytrax. We certainly pride ourselves on offering our passengers a service based on good-old fashioned country friendliness, ensuring that flying with us is a unique and special experience! We are grateful for your support, and look forward to welcoming you onboard in the future. Kind Regards, The Rex Team

10/10

"reassured and comforted them"

(Australia)

Trip Verified | My husband, 2 young boys, aged 4 and 7, and I flew to Merimbula for a holiday and we were allocated 2 x 2 seats in consecutive rows. My boys chose to sit together and my husband and I sat directly behind them. As we ascended, both of them started to panic, one feeling sick, the other saying he couldn’t breath. There was quite a scene which all passengers were witness to. I’d leaned forward to reassure them, but was obviously constrained by my seatbelt whilst the seatbelt sign was on. Our flight attendant, when safe to do so, came directly to my children’s side, knelt down to their level, and reassured and comforted them. She was completely forthcoming and generous in her care. My boys were instantly calmed.
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteMelbourne to Merimbula
Date FlownDecember 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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8th January 2018 : Regional Express response

Dear S Shaw, Thank you for sharing your review with us on Skytrax. One of the characteristics which sets Rex apart from other operators in our industry is the commitment and friendliness of our staff. We are so pleased to hear when our Rex Team go that extra mile! We are grateful for your support, and look forward to welcoming you onboard in the future. Kind Regards, The Rex Team

10/10

"Genuine customer service"

(Australia)

Verified Review | Armidale to Sydney. A great country airline. Genuine customer service and hospitality. The whole experience was fantastic. The online booking was easy. The check in procedure was great. Onboard the solo flight attendant was exceptional. The catering was excellent. Comfort and safety outstanding.
AircraftSaab 340
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteArmidale to Sydney
Date FlownOctober 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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20th October 2017 : Regional Express response

Dear N Lester, Thank you for sharing your review with us on Skytrax. We are happy to hear that you have had an excellent experience with us. The Rex team is committed to providing an excellent service to all of our passengers. Thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback, and we look forward on welcoming you onboard the next time you travel with us. Kind Regards, The Rex Team

10/10

"offer my profound thanks"

(Australia)

Verified Review | I would like to offer my profound thanks to all Rex ground staff and our flight attendant for making my day of retirement so overwhelming. I have been travelling to Whyalla to work as a diagnostic sonographer for many years and I travelled back to Adelaide from Whyalla for the last time two weeks ago. The Sunday prior, on my arrival in Whyalla, Gavin met me at the airport and gave me the most exquisite gift of some miniature origami pieces he had made himself, a gift that moved me to tears. On the following Friday, on my departure for Adelaide, most of the Rex ground staff were there to farewell me with hugs and a very moving card. When I boarded the plane, Claudio indicated my seat which was festooned with a farewell sign and a bottle of wine! After giving his safety briefing, Claudio announced to the passengers that I was retiring and when he came with drink/snack service, I was presented with my own special cake! These wonderful people have looked after me for so many years and I consider myself so lucky to have known them.
AircraftSaab
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteWhyalla to Adelaide
Date FlownJuly 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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23rd August 2017 : Regional Express response

Dear Bronwyn Tidswell, Thank you for taking your time to write your review. We pride ourselves in having an efficient air service and are pleased to hear when the Rex Team go that extra mile. I have forwarded your kind words to the relevant departments for Gavin, Claudio and all the staff involved to be recognised. Thank you for your support and we wish you all the best in your retirement and we look forward on welcoming you onboard the next time you travel with us.

5/10

"delayed nearly 3 hours"

(Australia)

Verified Review | Regional Express flight from Albury to Sydney delayed nearly 3 hours. We were notified 45 mins before planned departure however not the reason. If this was a mechanical delay then it's reasonable to expect that if it is fixed early we can board early so we continued to the airport. However on arrival, we find it is a 'crew rest' delay so there is a fixed time delay which passengers should be notified about so that they don't have to wait in the airport while the crew sleeps.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAlbury to Sydney
Date FlownJuly 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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21st August 2017 : Regional Express response

Dear Jarred Hutchinson, Thank you for the review. We sincerely apologise to you for any inconvenience arising from the delay to your flight. We appreciate that it would be very frustrating regardless of your reason of travel. While we strive for a high degree of reliability and have the lowest cancellation rate of any regional Australian airline, we are at times unable to avoid flight disruptions. Thank you for your support thus far. We hope to welcome you onboard a Rex flight again and that next time you travel with Rex our hospitality is able to reflect the airline’s emphasis on reliability and excellence in customer service. Kind Regards, The Rex Team

6/10

Regional Express customer review

(Australia)

Flew ADL-PLO recently. Staff member at the gate was very unprofessional always on his mobile and was very dismissive of my query. Showed little interest in providing any level of customer service something as simple as boarding the 36 passengers on the flight seemed to be an inconvenience for him. On board flight attendant on the other hand was outstanding and looked after everyone on board very well even booking me a taxi inflight. Inflight service pretty good tea/coffee with snack and a Mentos for landing. The plane itself was very old being a Saab 340 I expected this but the plane has not even been modernised and the cold water tap in the toilet had been decommissioned and replaced with hand sanitiser. All up Rex operate like an airline that knows it has a monopoly on many of it's routes given the conduct of their ground staff and condition of their planes.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Seat Comfort N/A
Cabin Staff Service N/A
Food & Beverages N/A
Inflight Entertainment N/A
Value For Money N/A
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