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$49 airfares between Sydney and Melbourne as airlines launch price war – Sydney Morning Herald
Rex, Qantas and Virgin are in a fierce fight as they attempt to lure nervous travellers back to the skies.
Airfare searches reveal cheap seats between the two major capitals for most dates in March.
Rexs prices are notable because it is a full-service airline, unlike Jetstar and the now-defunct Tiger Airways. Business class seats are $199 during the sale.
Rex is giving Australias domestic aviation market its biggest shake-up in 20 years by disrupting the dominance of major airlines Qantas and Virgin.
Rex will start flying three Boeing 737s, previously used by Virgin, between Sydney and Melbourne in March…
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