Rex has signed a deal with Delta Air Lines to enter into a new commercial agreement that will see the carriers provide reciprocal interline ticketing and baggage services to each other commencing during the third quarter in 2022.

Rex Deputy Chairman, the Hon John Sharp AM, said this is a “milestone moment for Rex and our passengers”.

“Rex is delighted to forge a partnership with America’s most awarded airline. Our tie-up with Delta will help boost the post-COVID return of long-haul international travel,” he said.

Delta operates over 4,000 flights a day to more than 275 destinations on six continents and has served as many as 200 million customers annually.

“Delta will not only connect international travellers on Rex’s trunk domestic routes, but could also allow them easy access to Rex’s expansive network of over 60 routes throughout regional Australia,” Sharp said.

He said Rex’s passengers will be able to connect seamlessly on Delta’s daily, non-stop flights between Sydney and Los Angeles, a frequency which will increase to 10 flights a week beginning December 18, 2022, and from there to nearly 50 cities in the U.S.

“Rex will be a valued partner that will bring additional connectivity and geographic reach to both airlines,” said Delta’s Vice-President – Alliance Partner Development, Jeff Arinder.

“We look forward to welcoming more customers to our flights from Sydney to the U.S. and providing a world-class customer experience in the air and on the ground.”