✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Here is the rare bit of good news for deal-hunters: even Rex’s cheapest fare includes a checked bag. Buy the lowest Promo or Saver fare and you still walk away with 15 kg checked, a 7 kg carry-on, and a free personal item. There is no bagless “Basic” trap here — Rex is a regional turboprop operator, not a budget-jet unbundler, and it bakes a checked allowance into every ticket. The only fare that buys you more is Flex, which lifts checked to 23 kg and carry-on to 10 kg.
The catch is weight, not inclusion. Rex flies an all-Saab 340 regional fleet (the 737 jet network and capital-city routes were killed off in the 2024 administration; US firm Air T took over in late 2025), and those turboprops are tight on space. The cheap-fare 15 kg cap is genuinely low — half a typical 30 kg long-haul bag — and a single piece can never exceed 32 kg before it gets bumped to air freight. Because Rex flies only domestic Australian regional routes, there is no region-by-region bag game: the allowance is the same everywhere, set purely by which fare you bought.
Quick facts
| Free personal item | Yes — handbag, laptop bag, coat, camera |
| Carry-on (cheapest fare) | 7 kg (Promo/Saver), 10 kg (Flex/Biz) |
| Carry-on dimensions | 48 x 34 x 23 cm |
| Cheapest fare checked bag | Included — 1 x 15 kg |
| Flex fare checked bag | 1 x 23 kg |
| Max single piece | 32 kg (heavier = air freight) |
| Extra weight (pre-purchase) | AUD 20 per 5 kg block |
| Excess at airport | AUD 5.50 per kg |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | Handbag, laptop bag, overcoat, camera or umbrella — free, in addition to carry-on, all fares |
| Carry-on bag | 48 x 34 x 23 cm; 7 kg on Promo/Saver/Community, 10 kg on Flex and Biz fares |
Checked baggage & fees
| Promo / Saver / Community | 1 piece up to 15 kg included |
| Flex | 1 piece up to 23 kg included |
| Max linear dimensions | L + W + H up to 140 cm per piece |
| Single-piece weight cap | 32 kg (over 32 kg moves to air freight) |
| Extra weight pre-purchased | AUD 20 per additional 5 kg |
| Excess paid at airport | AUD 5.50 per kg |
| Oversize (over 140 cm) | AUD 16.50 per piece |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promo / Saver | Free | 7 kg | 15 kg |
| Community | Free | 7 kg | 15 kg |
| Flex | Free | 10 kg | 23 kg |
| Biz / Biz Saver | Free | 10 kg | 23 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
On a cheap Rex deal fare you already get a bag — just a small one. The lowest Promo/Saver ticket bundles 1 x 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg carry-on, so for short domestic hops you may need nothing extra. Where it bites is if you pack like a long-haul traveller: 15 kg fills fast, and the carry-on is capped at 7 kg on cheap fares (only Flex/Biz get 10 kg). There is no free upsize to a bigger bag at the cheap-fare level — you top up by weight, not by buying a “bag add-on.”
Budget accordingly. If you know you’ll be over 15 kg, pre-purchase extra weight at AUD 20 per 5 kg when you book — it is far cheaper than the AUD 5.50 per kg excess slapped on at the airport (that’s AUD 27.50 for the same 5 kg done late). For anyone routinely carrying 20 kg+, the maths often favours buying the Flex fare for the 23 kg allowance outright rather than stacking weight blocks onto a Saver.
Oversize, sports & special items
Single pieces over the 140 cm linear limit attract a AUD 16.50 oversize charge; anything over 32 kg is refused as cabin/hold baggage and must travel as air freight. Sports gear (golf clubs, surfboards up to 2 m, bicycles) and balls count against your standard weight allowance — there’s no special sports tier, so heavy kit eats your 15 kg quickly. Larger musical instruments such as cellos and guitars can ride in the cabin but need their own paid seat, with a 20 kg instrument limit (25 kg on a Flex fare).
The big 2025/2026 change is structural, not a fee tweak: Rex’s Boeing 737 mainline network and inter-capital routes were shut down during the long voluntary administration, and the airline emerged in late 2025 under US owner Air T as a purely regional Saab 340 operation. Always reconfirm your exact fare’s allowance at booking, as Rex tunes these by fare bundle.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rex's cheapest fare include a checked bag?
Yes. Unlike budget jet carriers, Rex includes a checked bag on every fare. The lowest Promo and Saver fares come with 1 x 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg carry-on and a free personal item.
How much checked baggage do I get on each Rex fare?
Promo, Saver and Community fares include 1 x 15 kg. Flex (and Biz) fares include 1 x 23 kg. Business-style fares also lift the carry-on to 10 kg.
What is Rex's carry-on allowance and size?
Carry-on is 48 x 34 x 23 cm, weighing up to 7 kg on Promo/Saver fares or 10 kg on Flex/Biz fares, plus one free personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag. Space is tight on the Saab 340 turboprops.
How do I add extra baggage weight to a Rex booking?
Pre-purchase extra weight in 5 kg blocks at AUD 20 each when you book. That is much cheaper than airport excess, which is charged at AUD 5.50 per kilogram.
Does Rex's baggage allowance change by route or region?
No. Rex flies only domestic Australian regional routes on Saab 340 turboprops, so there is no region-based bag difference. Your allowance is set entirely by the fare bundle you buy, not where you fly.
What is the maximum weight for a single Rex checked bag?
A single piece can weigh up to 32 kg. Anything heavier is refused as normal baggage and must be sent as air freight. Each bag must also stay within 140 cm total (length + width + height).
Can I bring sports equipment or musical instruments on Rex?
Yes, but sports gear (golf clubs, surfboards up to 2 m, bicycles) counts against your standard weight allowance with no special sports tier. Large instruments like cellos and guitars can travel in the cabin on a separate paid seat, up to 20 kg (25 kg on Flex).
Is it worth buying a Flex fare instead of adding weight to a Saver?
Often, yes. If you’ll regularly carry more than about 15-18 kg, the Flex fare’s 23 kg allowance can be cheaper than stacking AUD 20 weight blocks onto a Saver, and it also upgrades your carry-on to 10 kg.