Rex unveiled a Rex Saab 340 aircraft in special “Parkes” livery, as well as introducing a new $99 Rex Community Fare scheme between Parkes and Sydney.

Rex unveiled the unique aircraft as it operated the “Rex Hound Dog Express” (Flight ZL524) from Sydney to the 2018 Parkes Elvis Festival.

Rex has introduced a $99 Community Fare scheme between Parkes and Sydney that will see the community fare made available outside of 30 days prior to departure, subject to availability, in addition to all remaining unsold seats being made available within one day prior to departure.

The Rex Community Fare scheme will apply with immediate effect through until June 30, 2022.

“Rex and Parkes Shire Council have worked in collaboration since 2003,” Warrick Lodge, Rex’s General Manager Network Strategy and Sales said.

“We have both endured periods of financial hardship but with a shared vision for the longer term goal of building a sustainable air service.

“It is extremely gratifying to see what can be achieved in the spirit of true partnership and it is fitting that we recognise the council’s long-standing commitment with the unveiling of a Rex aircraft in special Parkes livery and through the introduction of a $99 community fare scheme that will greatly benefit the local community of Parkes.”

Parkes Shire Mayor, Cr Ken Keith (OAM) said council warmly welcomed the gesture which recognised such a long lived, mutually beneficial partnership.

“Council values the positive relationship with Regional Express over these years and welcomes the introduction of the Community Fare Scheme, which will only enhance accessibility to Sydney for the Parkes community and the wider Central West Region," he said.