Connecting between Rex Regional and Domestic flights
For passengers with Rex regional and domestic connections in the same booking, you will be able to complete check-in for multiple flights at your point of origin (web check-in, at a kiosk (if available) or at the check-in counter). You will not need to complete check-in a second time for your connecting flight.
If travelling with checked baggage, baggage will be available at the baggage carousel at your final destination. There is no need to collect your checked baggage during transit between your flights.
Connecting regional and domestic economy flights in one booking Carry-on baggage allowance is 7kg. Please note that on regional flights, size limits apply for carry-on baggage permitted on the aircraft.
Checked baggage allowance of 23kg is permitted provided that both the regional and domestic sectors are in the same booking.
Connecting regional and domestic Business Class Fare (Biz) in one bookingThe carry-on baggage allowance is 10kg for Biz Saver, and 15 kilograms for Biz and Biz Plus fares where for passengers are connecting between a regional flight and holding a Business Class Fare for their domestic flight. Note that no one bag may weigh more than 10kg.
Please note that on regional flights, a size limit applies for carry-on baggage. You may be in possession of such baggage between check-in and boarding, however baggage which is deemed too large to travel as carry-on baggage on the regional flight will be stored in the aircraft’s cargo hold for the duration of the regional flight. It will be available for collection at disembarkation.
A checked baggage allowance of 32kg is permitted provided that both the regional and business class sectors are in the same booking.
For baggage information, please visit the Baggage Allowance section of our website.
Connecting times
Passengers are responsible for ensuring that their connecting flights comply with the Minimum Connection Times.
For passengers travelling on more than one flight on any day, there are minimum connection times that should be allowed for when booking flights. These connection times are based on the experience of our airport staff to ensure customers have enough time to move within and between terminals and check-in again where required. The following minimum connection times apply for all airports:
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Interline Agreement
Passengers flying on Rex regional services with a connecting Virgin Australia flight in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns and Perth can benefit from our checked baggage interline agreement. They will be able to remain in the same terminal and connect smoothly to their Virgin Australia destination or vice versa, without the hassle of handling their own bags in between. Check-in for boarding pass and seat allocation is required with Virgin Australia.
Can I use Web Check-in if I am connecting from/with a Virgin Australia flight with check-through baggage? No, this feature is NOT currently available. Standard airport check-in is required for both Rex and Virgin Australia sectors if travelling with checked baggage that requires transfer between airlines. We are unable to process the baggage tranship if a passenger has completed web check-in for either their Rex or Virgin Australia flight. Please note there is a 60-minute minimum connecting time between Rex & Virgin Australia. What are the ports where I connect with Virgin Australia? The six shared ports that Rex operates with Virgin Australia are Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns and Perth. It is through these six ports that we are able to offer the Rex / Virgin Australia through checked baggage space. A complete list of sectors that Virgin Australia operate can be viewed on the destinations section of Virgin Australia website. What if I have special needs? (Including medical conditions / requirements, travelling with pets or booking a child under 12 to travel alone. A list of special requirements can be viewed here.) For bookings regarding passengers with special needs you must contact Rex on 13 17 13 to discuss if your baggage can be transferred, as not all special requirements can be catered for, such as those indicated in the questions below. Can I book my child to travel alone on a Rex / Virgin Australia connection? No, children under 12 who travel alone are classed as unaccompanied minors, and special conditions apply to their travel.These special conditions mean that unaccompanied minors cannot travel on a Rex / Virgin Australia connection. Can I book my pet on a Rex / Virgin Australia connection? No, due to the transit time between flights pets cannot be accepted for travel on a Rex/Virgin Australia connection. Will guests taking excess baggage be charged fees from both carriers? Excess baggage fees and allowances from each airline will apply. Rex does not provide interline through checked baggage in any other circumstances.