@@PaulStewartAviation No, he's the Deputy Chairman. Kim Hai Lim is Executive Chairman. Rex is a publicly listed company on the ASX, but Singaporeans have a large majority stake.
I think it's a great product. Priority check-in - tick, Lounge - tick, priority boarding - tick, drink and meal - tick, First off the plane - Tick, not competing for space in the overhead locker - Tick. All for the price of an economy seat on another carrier. It's brilliant.
brilliant video with just the right amount of Stewart Wisdom thrown in. Loved the tarmac shots at the end. Melbourne really does to paddock views on take off and landing better than any other Aussie airport.
As the Cabin Crew manager, Sydney for Kendell Airlines in the 90's I'm proud to see our saab340 inflight service grow and be implemented on REX 737's. It was an unfulfilled dream to go to jet services as the RJ's came in at Kendell after I left. It's still sad to see Ansett terminals being used by others however it's kind of nice to have a percentage of Ansett still alive in the new REX 737 Service. I can't wait to fly with them.
So pleased to find this! I’m going with Rex from Sydney to Brisbane next week, straight on from London-Sydney. They emailed me about bidding for in upgrade, which wasn’t something I’d heard of before, so now I’ve done it, just for fun! I hope I get lucky. I’m not an experienced flyer, lol!
By the looks of it, the VA product in business is currently inferior to the REX product. At least with REX you get a welcome drink, you get a hot meal onboard. VA you get a snack box despite paying $400 to $700 one way for the seat. I liked the look of the REX business, once the wifi is up and going and their lounge food steps up a bit it will be great. Great review, thanks for sharing.
What a refreshing change to see that there is no TV screen on the back of the seat in front. Some of the best short conversations I have ever had have been with the fellow passenger beside me. And wow, what a deal Rex has on that Biz Class package. The meal looked fantastic too. Thanks for showing us Paul.
Absolutely gutted I couldn't attend this historical event. At least plenty of other aviation vloggers were on hand. Thanks for yet another great video.
Great review with some good Ozzie humour, interesting information and clarity. Great to hear the spooling up of Rex's Boeing 737 at Tullamarine and then see some great scenery as the plane descended over the Royal National Park south of Sydney. Another great review Paul and all the best to Rex Airlines. Looking forward to travelling with you.
That comment about "make videos about planes and one train" makes us long-time fans so happy to hear. That one train review was absolutely immense though - opus magnum in my opinion.
Perfect domestic premium service. I travelled on 2 domestic business class flights with Qantas in January 23, 1 lunch time 1 hour flight and one dinner time 3 hour flight. I wasn’t offered a boarding drink on either. Or a pre or post meal snack. And the hot meal offering was dismal on both flights. The only redeeming features were, the wine selection, the deserts and the A330 lay flat seat. I will definitely give REX Business a go on my next trip out of Melbourne if available. As far as the lounge goes, the Qantas business domestic lounge in Melbourne is flash, but the food offering was below my expectations, and the staff were not pleasant.
I would be more than happy to fly with Rex Airlines. That said, I would be more than happy to fly with any airline right now... Thanks for keeping the flag flying, Paul!
Another great review mate and obviously you must have some very loyal subscribers who are prepared to give up their window seat for yourself, I just wished I was in the same boat! Anyway, I was really interested in seeing what the REX business class product would be like and you have painted the picture perfectly. Next up, time to fly REX with Paul Stewart in economy class.
You must have up half the night with all the editing ! 2 vlogs in 2 days ! That meal looks pretty decent for a 1 hour flight during covid-19 ! Like you , I can't drink red wine, so I saw no problem having a white wine with beef 😁. I am also glad there are no Max-8's in Australia, despite all the problems being "fixed", I dunno if I would trust it. But I do respect the 737s currently flying in Australia are ageing. That Antanov at Tullamarine, was really cool to see, so thanks for filming it. I hope REX does well too, it will make the Big Boys think any their pricing alot more !
Great review Paul . Certainly a good option to the other business class offerings on the same route . Lovely seeing the Wedderburn Airfield at time 8:13 and the coast South of Sydney which is always stunning at any time of the day . Cheers Paul and thanks for sharing .
Hey Paul, another Paul here, lol. Watched several of your videos, they are all full of detail info, love them. I miss flying but I don't think it is going to happen until at least end of 2021. Cheers
It’s so lovely to see a flight review! Love seeing flight crew return 🥰 Great pricing!!! Agree, I’d be happy to pay that price for business on a short route.
The REX Business Class offering appears to be punching well above it's price point. Hopefully REX becomes a solid competitor to VA and QF, and expands their network into other sustainable routes.
G'day Paul, thanks for the review, I'll definitely will be giving them a try real soon. I am so eager to get back to flying. I don't think the lounge feature matters for Rex, they just need to give a great experience, value for money the other airline lacks at.
Hi Paul A great review of the business class, for a one hour flight there was enough comfort and the use of the lounge looked okay too. Some great camera work on the landing stage. Good to see Dennis giving you some compliments too. Keep up the great reviews. Kind regards DS
Two great videos Paul, as always. After the last year it's so f**king nice to see airlines expanding again and I wish them well. Being a thrifty northerner from the UK I love the bang per buck of that business class, even if not quite as good as the others. I thought it more than acceptable for that price. I want to watch your train video now, but my wife is throwing me out of the study for a zoom meeting, the sooner we all get back to normal the better ( travel, England beating Australia at cricket again, that sort of thing .... ) :)
We see that Antonov in Perth quite regularly. I've yet to involved in an oil&gas project where some oversize piece of kit isn't needed urgently from the other side of the world, so Mr Antonov comes to the rescue.
Looks good, I could never work out why Qantas and Virgin charge such a massive premium for business vs U.S. domestic airlines ( and now Rex) who charge a more realistic fare difference
The American "first" class domestic service is mediocre. Right down to the "on odd number flights, we are starting service in first at the rear. By the time they get to the front, the only choice left is a crappy limp salad. Oh, and outside of normal meal times you only get the warm nuts and drinks. It makes Qantas look wonderful.
Paul, I always love the curiosities you find! Every time something new! That Antinov 124, 34 yrs old, with such a cult following! Maybe Rex should have done that colour scheme.... Good luck to their country values. Sounds like McCormack and Barnaby?? Therein lies their future. Always love your enthusiasm and insights. Thankyou!
Great video Paul! I cannot wait to fly the new B737-800 with REX and hopefully in Biz class! Also isn’t it true now at 2:35 that Bonza based in Australia 🇦🇺 now flies the B737 MAX 8?? 😮 Also I can’t wait to fly the REX “Milk Run” route but hopefully on the 737 soon! Also we will have to meet up once I visit Australia 🇦🇺 😊 Finally PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Try to fly the 737 MAX 8 with Bonza 🇦🇺 please! I’d love to see you an Auzzie native fly on the Bonza MAX aircraft plz! 🎉🎉 Cheers mate! 🥂
@@PaulStewartAviation You should still try and fly them sometime soon as I’ve not seen either Dennis or You fly them and I want to see a good trip reporter make a Bonza review! 😀
Great video Paul ..good views of Canberra ..was interested in the new 737 interior of Rex Airlines ..it looks very nice with great leg room for economy class , noticed the meals & drinks are very generous ..will consider flying to Adelaide or Gold Coast ..I didn't realise you do Video reviews of international travel such as Qantas & Cathay Pacific ..I'd be interested in your opinions on Singapore Airlines which is a great Airline ..thanks again for your video of Rex Airlines & look forward to seeing your other videos Cheers Stuart
HI Paul Enjoyed the Bis Class video .. again very generous meal offerings & drinks / wine for bis class ..I also watch Noel Philips review on international travel so both of you have a similar role in providing excellent information which really helps Anyway appreciate & enjoying your videos & opinions Looking forward to more great Airline videos .. Safe travels Cheers ! Stuart
I couldn't fly on the inaugural flight but did do business 2 days later. Compared to Virgin, at the moment, the inflight catering is certainly a lot better than the snack box you get on Virgin. as was the lounge with their choices of 3 unexciting sandwiches at Virgin. The lounge in Sydney I found to be relaxing and even had some views of planes. The staff were really great and friendly and I felt very welcome. I would definitely fly with them again.
The Wi-Fi on Virgin aircraft isn't under the dome at the rear of the fuselage, that was for live TV back in the day. The Wi-Fi servers and antennas are inside the fuselage, under the floor. The reason Rex probably don't have it enabled yet is because you need to use an app to watch their media on your device and that app presumably isn't out yet.
Hi Paul, did you know that Melbourne Terminal 4 has a display of Model Airliners? After going through security, if you turn right and head for the long corridor heading back to Terminal 3, it's just on your right where the big leather couches are.
Oh I didn't see this! I thought it was the inaugural flight video again and was wondering why it was coming up as 'unwatched'. Sounds like a reasonable summary as it appears inferior to QF but it's a lot cheaper so fair enough.
Expand to NZ after one syd-Mel flight? That’s a bit ambitious....They bode their time Well, as one player( Tiger air) bowed out. Otherwise, it would have been too crowded, and they would be just cannibalising each other..I guess they wouldn’t be called regional express if they were to make making international flights then. Think of the cost of international landing slots..
Business class looks like an upgraded version of economy class in the 90's. The days when airlines served you hot food and often free alcohol during peak hour flights. That being said, the price is unbeatable. Gold star to Mr Stewart for another honest review with great footage!!!
Thanks Paul, definitely worth trying... only know Rex because of your videos! No 737 Max so we don't have to avoid them --- let others use it for the next 2-3 years to see if they still fall out of the sky!
if they can keep this product at these levels sustainable, its going to be popular with small business ppl, and those who don't do much international travel typically and aren't on expense accounts. I wouldn't be surprised to see this cabin expanded. Go to 16 5 abreast rex and upgrade a few things (I know the lounges are planned) and you're on to a winner here. This will hurt Virgin more than anyone but Hyrdlicker isnt stupid she'll take this into consideration. Expect VA to drop their business class ticket prices and maybe rebrand it as some premium economy.
At least REX managed to keep the prices reasonable and will help keep prices relatively affordable for the grand restart of domestic flights within Australia post pandemic.
Great video.... aaaww a goodie bag. Worth the effort. Should have done it. But we can all live vicariously through you and your great work. Another Merimbula to Sydney flight on Friday, live having the ROO on the coast.
I gather it was not a problem to take pics from the tarmac. I recently did the same at Tulla as we walked to a Jetstar flight . A ground crew bloke went berserk screaming and yelling at me. You'd have thought i was carrying an RPG.
I was possibly just lucky but some can get pretty wild. I doubt they apply the same energy to criticising their colleagues who also take pics (yet also dont fall over and injure themselves) 🤷♂️
Hi Paul. Looks like a great price for a decent product. If not being able to drink red wine makes you a child, then what does it say about me if I can’t drink white wine?
I like the REX painting in their Melbourne lounge. REX business class fares will range from $300 to $606 each way depending of the type purchased between Sydney and Melbourne. The Virgin Australia's Economy X seats will be retained and will be refer to Rextra Legroom. When we are allowed to travel across the ditch, it looks a flight of REX is required ;) Did you see the guys from Executive Traveller. They will be ones with a camera and laptop taking photos and writing notes in J?
what about an app and using it? As a tourist I would take the train to see as much as possible of Australia. Thank you, Paul, for sharing your video with us.
You can buy an unlimited travel 'Discovery Pass' first class for periods ranging from 14 days to six months through NSW TrainLink's website that will get you from Melbourne to Sydney, Brisbane, Broken Hill, Canberra, Byron Bay on its network of XPT and XPLorer railcars and road coaches. Far better value than flying and you see a lot more. Trains are comfortable with a buffet car or section onboard. Sleeping berths (available to/from Melbourne, to Brisbane and from Casino, NSW) are an extra $88 per trip.
@@60frederick You can purchase online from anywhere in the world, and then have six months to 'validate' the pass which occurs when you are recorded by the train conductor on your first trip. (They use iPads on board). However if you are overseas, it's very difficult to travel to Australia at present due to the virus, so such an activity may have to wait. The A$550 six month pass is better value than the A$300 14 day pass but latter may suit some overseas travellers with limited time, or buy a month pass. Combine with a Rex flight one way if you want to cover even more rail lines, albeit some only one way not return. NSW TrainLink has a huge rail and coach network, and allows you to visit far more locations than by using airlines. The only long distance trains that are unreserved are the Sydney - Bathurst 'Bullets' (up to twice a day in each direction). V/Line has a similarly extensive rail and coach network in Victoria, but separate fares, and up in Queensland, Qld Rail has a less extensive, but still lengthy, rail network though trains can be less frequent.
Very interesting. 07:10 But I wonder whether single use compostable / recyclable cutlery actually demonstrates “taking the environment seriously” ... is it better for the environment than metal cutlery that can be reused thousands of times? 🤔
@@PaulStewartAviation Hmmm. Still not convinced. Electricity can be derived from renewable sources. The supply chains required for manufacturing, delivering and then disposing of wooden cutlery is considerable compared to metal cutlery which can be washed and returned within the airport surrounds. 🤓
@@FromtheWindowSeat you may be right and it's just cheaper to throw everything away although throwing away wood is seen as better than plastic. It would be disappointing if it was purely financial.
You have to do a real world life cycle analysis of metal reusable cutlery in airlines vs sustainably sourced wood or bamboo. On average metal cutlery in a typical airline usage survives only 30 to 40 uses before getting lost in the "system" - not thousands of times as you would at home, then you have to consider the resources used in its manufacture, resources used in washing and transporting it (all that aggressive chemical detergent going into our waste water), the extra weight it adds to each aircraft (= more carbon emissions).. I can assure you the disposable options as long as not traditional plastic are equally good or better for the environment.
Just casually walks past the deputy chairman of the airline in the lounge hahahahaha......... great review!
r u the deputy chairman?
I think that's the actual chairman wasn't it? Sharp?
Your also one of my favourite flight reviewing youtubers if not avaiation youtuber
@@amvbusspotting845 Agreed.
@@PaulStewartAviation No, he's the Deputy Chairman. Kim Hai Lim is Executive Chairman. Rex is a publicly listed company on the ASX, but Singaporeans have a large majority stake.
Thank you for the shout-out! It was so nice to finally meet you!
I think it's a great product. Priority check-in - tick, Lounge - tick, priority boarding - tick, drink and meal - tick, First off the plane - Tick, not competing for space in the overhead locker - Tick. All for the price of an economy seat on another carrier. It's brilliant.
brilliant video with just the right amount of Stewart Wisdom thrown in. Loved the tarmac shots at the end. Melbourne really does to paddock views on take off and landing better than any other Aussie airport.
Dennis I miss your OS travels can't wait to see you back in the thick of things
Dennis, was really hoping to see you and Paul both on this flight. That would have been awesome! My fave airline review duo. Greetings from Sri Lanka.
Wait until you fly into Launceston :)
As the Cabin Crew manager, Sydney for Kendell Airlines in the 90's I'm proud to see our saab340 inflight service grow and be implemented on REX 737's. It was an unfulfilled dream to go to jet services as the RJ's came in at Kendell after I left. It's still sad to see Ansett terminals being used by others however it's kind of nice to have a percentage of Ansett still alive in the new REX 737 Service. I can't wait to fly with them.
So pleased to find this! I’m going with Rex from Sydney to Brisbane next week, straight on from London-Sydney. They emailed me about bidding for in upgrade, which wasn’t something I’d heard of before, so now I’ve done it, just for fun! I hope I get lucky. I’m not an experienced flyer, lol!
By the looks of it, the VA product in business is currently inferior to the REX product. At least with REX you get a welcome drink, you get a hot meal onboard. VA you get a snack box despite paying $400 to $700 one way for the seat. I liked the look of the REX business, once the wifi is up and going and their lounge food steps up a bit it will be great. Great review, thanks for sharing.
What a refreshing change to see that there is no TV screen on the back of the seat in front. Some of the best short conversations I have ever had have been with the fellow passenger beside me. And wow, what a deal Rex has on that Biz Class package. The meal looked fantastic too. Thanks for showing us Paul.
Absolutely gutted I couldn't attend this historical event. At least plenty of other aviation vloggers were on hand. Thanks for yet another great video.
Livery definitely needs a revamp. Going on the earlier video, this would have been opportune timing.
Agreed. It’s looking a little out of date. Along with the cabin crew’s uniforms. Hopefully they do well.
Given the colours, I would love to see a merger with Rex and AirNorth. The Air North Embrear livery would look great.
Hardly an appropriate use of their money at the moment considering they just got a whopping bailout from the government.
Great review with some good Ozzie humour, interesting information and clarity. Great to hear the spooling up of Rex's Boeing 737 at Tullamarine and then see some great scenery as the plane descended over the Royal National Park south of Sydney. Another great review Paul and all the best to Rex Airlines. Looking forward to travelling with you.
It looks great and I wish them well , but I’m a Qantas boy through and through
Always a great video and commentary, Paul and, yes 'Go Rex
Great video thanks! It's been such a terrible time for aircrew so good to see them happy and enthusiastic.
That comment about "make videos about planes and one train" makes us long-time fans so happy to hear. That one train review was absolutely immense though - opus magnum in my opinion.
Perfect domestic premium service.
I travelled on 2 domestic business class flights with Qantas in January 23, 1 lunch time 1 hour flight and one dinner time 3 hour flight. I wasn’t offered a boarding drink on either. Or a pre or post meal snack. And the hot meal offering was dismal on both flights. The only redeeming features were, the wine selection, the deserts and the A330 lay flat seat.
I will definitely give REX Business a go on my next trip out of Melbourne if available.
As far as the lounge goes, the Qantas business domestic lounge in Melbourne is flash, but the food offering was below my expectations, and the staff were not pleasant.
I would be more than happy to fly with Rex Airlines. That said, I would be more than happy to fly with any airline right now...
Thanks for keeping the flag flying, Paul!
Another great review mate and obviously you must have some very loyal subscribers who are prepared to give up their window seat for yourself, I just wished I was in the same boat! Anyway, I was really interested in seeing what the REX business class product would be like and you have painted the picture perfectly. Next up, time to fly REX with Paul Stewart in economy class.
Cheers - I was incredibly lucky!
You must have up half the night with all the editing !
2 vlogs in 2 days !
That meal looks pretty decent for a 1 hour flight during covid-19 !
Like you , I can't drink red wine, so I saw no problem having a white wine with beef 😁.
I am also glad there are no Max-8's in Australia, despite all the problems being "fixed", I dunno if I would trust it.
But I do respect the 737s currently flying in Australia are ageing.
That Antanov at Tullamarine, was really cool to see, so thanks for filming it.
I hope REX does well too, it will make the Big Boys think any their pricing alot more !
haha cheers, I'll sleep well tonight!!
Another great travelogue Paul. Onward & upward, with full power! ✈️
Great job Paul, always enjoy your videos.
Cant wait to get onboard and give this ago. Good on Rex for doing this in Australia
Great review Paul . Certainly a good option to the other business class offerings on the same route . Lovely seeing the Wedderburn Airfield at time 8:13 and the coast South of Sydney which is always stunning at any time of the day . Cheers Paul and thanks for sharing .
Great review Paul. When you were flying over Lake George, you can make out all of the wind turbines for the wind farm there. They look just so small!!
Your reviews are much better than others ...
Great video Doc. Really enjoyed it. Good luck to REX)))
Looks like it will be worth giving it a go. Thanks Paul. Great report.
Another great vlog Paul and congrats on 50K subscribers!!
Hey Paul, another Paul here, lol. Watched several of your videos, they are all full of detail info, love them. I miss flying but I don't think it is going to happen until at least end of 2021. Cheers
Loved that landing shot with the shadow of the plane ;)
It’s so lovely to see a flight review! Love seeing flight crew return 🥰 Great pricing!!! Agree, I’d be happy to pay that price for business on a short route.
Awesome job mate - love the car analogy also!
It was great to see you and one world flyer!!! Awesome video!
The REX Business Class offering appears to be punching well above it's price point.
Hopefully REX becomes a solid competitor to VA and QF, and expands their network into other sustainable routes.
G'day Paul, thanks for the review, I'll definitely will be giving them a try real soon. I am so eager to get back to flying. I don't think the lounge feature matters for Rex, they just need to give a great experience, value for money the other airline lacks at.
AWESOME! Living in Melbourne lm super excited for more competition on this route. Well done REX and great review Paul. 👍
You apologised for Av geeking over the antinov.!! Don't apologise for something your passionate about.
I will be keen to check out Rexs' routes, always happy to support the locally owned and operated companies. Good video, thanks Paul.
Majority ownership is Singaporean.
Hi Paul
A great review of the business class, for a one hour flight there was enough comfort and the use of the lounge looked okay too. Some great camera work on the landing stage. Good to see Dennis giving you some compliments too.
Keep up the great reviews.
Kind regards
DS
Two great videos Paul, as always. After the last year it's so f**king nice to see airlines expanding again and I wish them well.
Being a thrifty northerner from the UK I love the bang per buck of that business class, even if not quite as good as the others. I thought it more than acceptable for that price.
I want to watch your train video now, but my wife is throwing me out of the study for a zoom meeting, the sooner we all get back to normal the better ( travel, England beating Australia at cricket again, that sort of thing .... ) :)
We see that Antonov in Perth quite regularly. I've yet to involved in an oil&gas project where some oversize piece of kit isn't needed urgently from the other side of the world, so Mr Antonov comes to the rescue.
Looks good, I could never work out why Qantas and Virgin charge such a massive premium for business vs U.S. domestic airlines ( and now Rex) who charge a more realistic fare difference
The American "first" class domestic service is mediocre. Right down to the "on odd number flights, we are starting service in first at the rear. By the time they get to the front, the only choice left is a crappy limp salad. Oh, and outside of normal meal times you only get the warm nuts and drinks. It makes Qantas look wonderful.
So Virgin Australia, but with a better livery and also not as expensive? Man, sounds like it was good! Thanks Paul for the review!
What a wonderful aircraft and it looks luxurious thank you Paul
I might consider flying Regional Express between Sydney and Melbourne in the future, regardless of what class I am flying in
Saw this Rex jet yesterday in Melbourne .... looked great
Wow you are so lucky to fly on there new aircraft, and also the Antonov 124 adds to the experience of flying domestic again
Paul, I always love the curiosities you find!
Every time something new!
That Antinov 124, 34 yrs old, with such a cult following!
Maybe Rex should have done that colour scheme....
Good luck to their country values.
Sounds like McCormack and Barnaby??
Therein lies their future.
Always love your enthusiasm and insights.
Thankyou!
You know it’s quiet at the airport when they park an Antonov cargo plane at an international passenger gate.
Great video Paul! I cannot wait to fly the new B737-800 with REX and hopefully in Biz class! Also isn’t it true now at 2:35 that Bonza based in Australia 🇦🇺 now flies the B737 MAX 8?? 😮 Also I can’t wait to fly the REX “Milk Run” route but hopefully on the 737 soon! Also we will have to meet up once I visit Australia 🇦🇺 😊
Finally PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Try to fly the 737 MAX 8 with Bonza 🇦🇺 please! I’d love to see you an Auzzie native fly on the Bonza MAX aircraft plz! 🎉🎉
Cheers mate! 🥂
Hi mate, no bonza flights booked. They invited a few other aviation UA-camrs but not me 🤷♂️
@@PaulStewartAviation You should still try and fly them sometime soon as I’ve not seen either Dennis or You fly them and I want to see a good trip reporter make a Bonza review! 😀
Great video Paul ..good views of Canberra ..was interested in the new 737 interior of Rex Airlines ..it looks very nice with great leg room for economy class , noticed the meals & drinks are very generous ..will consider flying to Adelaide or Gold Coast ..I didn't realise you do Video reviews of international travel such as Qantas & Cathay Pacific ..I'd be interested in your opinions on Singapore Airlines which is a great Airline ..thanks again for your video of Rex Airlines & look forward to seeing your other videos
Cheers
Stuart
HI Paul
Enjoyed the Bis Class video .. again very generous meal offerings & drinks / wine for bis class ..I also watch Noel Philips review on international travel so both of you have a similar role in providing excellent information which really helps
Anyway appreciate & enjoying your videos & opinions
Looking forward to more great Airline videos ..
Safe travels
Cheers !
Stuart
I couldn't fly on the inaugural flight but did do business 2 days later. Compared to Virgin, at the moment, the inflight catering is certainly a lot better than the snack box you get on Virgin. as was the lounge with their choices of 3 unexciting sandwiches at Virgin. The lounge in Sydney I found to be relaxing and even had some views of planes. The staff were really great and friendly and I felt very welcome. I would definitely fly with them again.
Great to see ya back again mate. Thanks for the upload
The Wi-Fi on Virgin aircraft isn't under the dome at the rear of the fuselage, that was for live TV back in the day. The Wi-Fi servers and antennas are inside the fuselage, under the floor. The reason Rex probably don't have it enabled yet is because you need to use an app to watch their media on your device and that app presumably isn't out yet.
Exiting news and a great review... looking forward to giving them a go!
Just found your channel. Got a Rex flight coming up soon at the end of March. Good to know that the airline is decent. :)
Paul: if you see me in an airport running around with a go pro feel free to come up and say hello.
Me: looking forward for it awaiting for that day
Hi Paul, did you know that Melbourne Terminal 4 has a display of Model Airliners? After going through security, if you turn right and head for the long corridor heading back to Terminal 3, it's just on your right where the big leather couches are.
Oh nice I hadn't seen that! I'll have to check it out next time
I hope REX are flying all over Australia soon , Good luck to them
Business Class Product, its a class of travel you wally - What a hand movement merchant!
Oh I didn't see this! I thought it was the inaugural flight video again and was wondering why it was coming up as 'unwatched'. Sounds like a reasonable summary as it appears inferior to QF but it's a lot cheaper so fair enough.
Not bad for the fare price. I’m sure they will improve over time. Glad that there’s competition for business class. 👍 cheers Paul.
Thank you Paul enjoyed the video
So this flight is basically virgin but without paying for a virgin flight sounds good to me, they should expand to domestic New Zealand
Said this a while ago. Would be amazing
This is great! I can't wait to fly with them! (I'm a long time Virgin Australia user since I always seem to get great deals with them)
@@bne7770 keep supporting Virgin, they need it.
Expand to NZ after one syd-Mel flight? That’s a bit ambitious....They bode their time Well, as one player( Tiger air) bowed out. Otherwise, it would have been too crowded, and they would be just cannibalising each other..I guess they wouldn’t be called regional express if they were to make making international flights then. Think of the cost of international landing slots..
@@paulsz6194 I’m meaning in the future not at this time
Interesting review, thanks for the info
Love the video and seeing the new REX product.
Business class looks like an upgraded version of economy class in the 90's. The days when airlines served you hot food and often free alcohol during peak hour flights. That being said, the price is unbeatable. Gold star to Mr Stewart for another honest review with great footage!!!
I'm not sure who Mr StewarD is but I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
Oops typo.😀 fixed up.
@@grooveyman haha
Loved the footage out the window, looked great!
I was looking on flight radar 24 yesterday and I noticed the VH-REX is still shown as a Saab-340 rather than the 737-800 that it now is.
Thanks Paul, definitely worth trying... only know Rex because of your videos! No 737 Max so we don't have to avoid them --- let others use it for the next 2-3 years to see if they still fall out of the sky!
Glad you enjoyed the video :) I've got a few other REX videos on my channel too :)
if they can keep this product at these levels sustainable, its going to be popular with small business ppl, and those who don't do much international travel typically and aren't on expense accounts. I wouldn't be surprised to see this cabin expanded. Go to 16 5 abreast rex and upgrade a few things (I know the lounges are planned) and you're on to a winner here. This will hurt Virgin more than anyone but Hyrdlicker isnt stupid she'll take this into consideration. Expect VA to drop their business class ticket prices and maybe rebrand it as some premium economy.
The Food looks like ALDI Special Buys 😁😁😊👍👍
Surprised to see the antanov up at the fingers... wonder why they brought it up there.
Brilliant trip report! That price was such a good bargain compare to other airlines. The meal was also pretty nice for a 1,5 hour flight.
I had the exact same main meal SYD-WLG in March 2020 minus the sides. Same wrap up as well just different branding 😂
I was just watching a vlog on the other side made by dymitri one of the pilots of the an224.
At least REX managed to keep the prices reasonable and will help keep prices relatively affordable for the grand restart of domestic flights within Australia post pandemic.
Great video.... aaaww a goodie bag. Worth the effort. Should have done it. But we can all live vicariously through you and your great work. Another Merimbula to Sydney flight on Friday, live having the ROO on the coast.
Great work Paul. Keep them coming 👍
Great video! Interesting business class product would love to see an onboard service like this on US flights this short. One can dream right?
Just discovered your channel and subscribed.I saw your photobomb on Rory's channel.lol
Haha cheers and welcome
Great job Paul as always.
I gather it was not a problem to take pics from the tarmac. I recently did the same at Tulla as we walked to a Jetstar flight . A ground crew bloke went berserk screaming and yelling at me. You'd have thought i was carrying an RPG.
I was possibly just lucky but some can get pretty wild. I doubt they apply the same energy to criticising their colleagues who also take pics (yet also dont fall over and injure themselves) 🤷♂️
Human nature to focus on the negatives, even @2%. Really enjoyed the rest of the video. Thanks for sharing
It's a review so it should include both the positives and negatives. :)
Both antonov have been to Adelaide.
Congrats on 50K Paul!
cheers - it snuck up on me with all of the REX inaugural stuff. :)
Perfect landing
Loved it Paul thank you.
Looking forward to trying it out :)
Thanks Paul, would be great if they would do Launceston to Melbourne.
Magnificent footage again. 👍🛫
Hi Paul. Looks like a great price for a decent product. If not being able to drink red wine makes you a child, then what does it say about me if I can’t drink white wine?
Paul I reckon you enjoyed both hops. As you said business class for 5 times cheaper is a no brainier for 60 mins. How recent is Melbourne T4?
Fantastic review I subscribed! Go Rex!
Glad to see competitive market in domestic aviation in Australia. Will fly with them one day and thanks for your review Paul!👍👍👌👌
I like the REX painting in their Melbourne lounge. REX business class fares will range from $300 to $606 each way depending of the type purchased between Sydney and Melbourne. The Virgin Australia's Economy X seats will be retained and will be refer to Rextra Legroom. When we are allowed to travel across the ditch, it looks a flight of REX is required ;)
Did you see the guys from Executive Traveller. They will be ones with a camera and laptop taking photos and writing notes in J?
I would agree with your summary - not as good as the other two but it's a lot cheaper. I wonder if they should have called in Premium Economy?
what about an app and using it?
As a tourist I would take the train to see as much as possible of Australia.
Thank you, Paul, for sharing your video with us.
You can buy an unlimited travel 'Discovery Pass' first class for periods ranging from 14 days to six months through NSW TrainLink's website that will get you from Melbourne to Sydney, Brisbane, Broken Hill, Canberra, Byron Bay on its network of XPT and XPLorer railcars and road coaches. Far better value than flying and you see a lot more. Trains are comfortable with a buffet car or section onboard. Sleeping berths (available to/from Melbourne, to Brisbane and from Casino, NSW) are an extra $88 per trip.
@@edmundcarew7235 .Thank you very much for the information.
The Discovy Pass is very convenient and the price are not so high.
@@60frederick You can purchase online from anywhere in the world, and then have six months to 'validate' the pass which occurs when you are recorded by the train conductor on your first trip. (They use iPads on board). However if you are overseas, it's very difficult to travel to Australia at present due to the virus, so such an activity may have to wait.
The A$550 six month pass is better value than the A$300 14 day pass but latter may suit some overseas travellers with limited time, or buy a month pass. Combine with a Rex flight one way if you want to cover even more rail lines, albeit some only one way not return. NSW TrainLink has a huge rail and coach network, and allows you to visit far more locations than by using airlines. The only long distance trains that are unreserved are the Sydney - Bathurst 'Bullets' (up to twice a day in each direction). V/Line has a similarly extensive rail and coach network in Victoria, but separate fares, and up in Queensland, Qld Rail has a less extensive, but still lengthy, rail network though trains can be less frequent.
Very interesting. 07:10 But I wonder whether single use compostable / recyclable cutlery actually demonstrates “taking the environment seriously” ... is it better for the environment than metal cutlery that can be reused thousands of times? 🤔
I think that the argument is that the metal cutlery need to be washed with chemicals and consume electricity in the cleaning process...etc
@@PaulStewartAviation Hmmm. Still not convinced. Electricity can be derived from renewable sources. The supply chains required for manufacturing, delivering and then disposing of wooden cutlery is considerable compared to metal cutlery which can be washed and returned within the airport surrounds. 🤓
@@FromtheWindowSeat you may be right and it's just cheaper to throw everything away although throwing away wood is seen as better than plastic. It would be disappointing if it was purely financial.
@@PaulStewartAviation Well seeing they’re serving Adelaide from late March they had to choose wood as SA has just banned single use plastics. 😁
You have to do a real world life cycle analysis of metal reusable cutlery in airlines vs sustainably sourced wood or bamboo. On average metal cutlery in a typical airline usage survives only 30 to 40 uses before getting lost in the "system" - not thousands of times as you would at home, then you have to consider the resources used in its manufacture, resources used in washing and transporting it (all that aggressive chemical detergent going into our waste water), the extra weight it adds to each aircraft (= more carbon emissions).. I can assure you the disposable options as long as not traditional plastic are equally good or better for the environment.
Its looks a basic product but good for the price, was there any food available in the Rex lounge or just drinks?
2 reports on the same day 🙂
Looks good! Hope to see some flights out of NTL one day 👍