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Rex has suspended two regional flight routes, citing low demand and rising fuel cost.<\/strong><\/p>\n The airline has cancelled its flights to Port Macquarie and Orange from the 25th October with no return date in the diary.<\/p>\n The airline said low passenger interest and the rising cost of aviation fuel since the situation in the Middle East made the flight commercially unviable.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis decision is part of the optimisation of Rex\u2019s schedule with the ongoing situation in the Middle East affecting all airlines globally,\u201d a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n \u201cBoth destinations continue to be served by another carrier.\u201d<\/p>\n Nationals MP Alison Penfold expressed concern that the loss of service could lead to increased prices to those in the region.<\/p>\n \u201cI sincerely hope we see Rex return to Port Macquarie sooner rather than later,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n The news comes just days after Virgin Australia told advisors it would be lifting fares and cutting seats to recoup losses.<\/p>\n Virgin Australia warns agents of airfare increase<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n