On Monday, ABC Australia presents an investigative report titled “Fight Club,” looking into the recent collapse of Rex Airlines. The report, by journalist Emily Baker, will provide insight into the abrupt downfall of the regional carrier after nearly two decades of operation.
The saying “when things go wrong, they go wrong fast” seems apt for Rex Airlines’ sudden decline. In June, the airline’s board faced an unexpected implosion, followed by the carrier entering voluntary administration in July, resulting in the collapse of its intercity service and significant job losses.
Many point to Rex Airlines’ ambitious decision to challenge industry giants Qantas and Virgin in Australia’s highly competitive domestic market as a pivotal factor in its downfall. This Monday’s episode of Four Corners explores this angle, featuring exclusive interviews with Rex’s former leaders as they seek to understand what led to the airline’s demise and why Australia struggles to support a third major player in the skies.
Four Corners: Fight Club airs Monday, 30 September 2024, at 8:30 pm on ABC Australia.
