Several national media outlets quoted the Alliance Chief Executive on the regional impact of Rex Airlines going into administration.
Rex Airlines has been a crucial lifeline for rural communities, allowing them to be connected to vital healthcare that is not available in their areas. Not only do regional airlines and airports enable residents to visit family in cities and access urgent medical care, but they also provide an affordable and reliable means for healthcare professionals who fly in and fly out to reach their destinations. Rural health services also rely heavily on the ability to transport essential items such as medications, medical supplies and equipment. Disruptions in this transport network compromise the delivery of critical healthcare services, potentially putting lives at risk and exacerbating health inequalities that already exist.
Reports carrying the Alliance Chief Executive’s comments were published nationally in The Australian, The Age, The Daily Mail, The Sydney Morning Herald and on the ABC Radio National Drive apart from state and regional media across the country.