"Heartbroken": Sacked Rex Airlines hostess speaks out
A “devastated” and “heartbroken” Rex Airlines flight attendant has spoken out after the regional airline entered voluntary administration.
Following the shock decision, 350 staff from the airline were made redundant and told they would not be paid any wages or redundancy packages for months.
While many frustrated travellers took to Rex's Facebook page to complain about their flights being cancelled at the last minute with no notice, one cabin crew member called for calm and understanding.
Air hostess Layla Rackley issued a reality check in the comments, writing, “I know this is so frustrating but the Rex staff, including myself, have lost our jobs very unexpectedly and we are all heartbroken.”
“I hope your flights get sorted.”
Another Rex flight attendant Makayla Meagher said on social media that she was “devastated” and it was something she thought would never have happened.
“Im so grateful for all the friends i have made along the way,” she said. “Please keep Rex staff in your prayers.”
Administrator Sam Freeman said regional flights were unaffected and would continue to operate, but domestic 737 services were grounded.
“Virgin Australia are offering impacted Rex passengers free of charge rebooking,” he said.
In the wake of the airline's collapse, competing Aussie airline Virgin wrote on their website, "Virgin Australia is also offering support to Rex employees who may be impacted by today’s announcement."
"People whose employment has been affected should visit the expression of interest form on our website to apply for open positions."
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