Rex suspends two popular flight routes in regional travel blow

Rex has announced a suspension of two popular regional flight routes from Sydney.

The airline confirmed that from October 25, its Sydney to Orange services would be suspended.

"The environment of entrenched high fuel prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, together with lack of demand, do not make these routes commercially viable at this time," a Rex spokesperson said.

"This decision is part of the optimisation of Rex's schedule with the ongoing situation in the Middle East affecting all airlines globally."

On top of the Orange service suspension, Rex has also "temporarily" suspended its services between Port Macquarie and Sydney.

While both destinations continue to be served by another carrier, Rex provided no time frame as to when the suspended services would return to action.

"Affected customers will be contacted directly," the spokesperson added.