Melbourne Airport is deeply disappointed by the suspension of Rex jet services and stands ready to assist passengers where we can.

Rex services from Melbourne to Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, the Gold Coast and Perth have been cancelled.

Affected passengers will be reaccommodated on Virgin Australia flights free of charge.

Passengers due to travel on these services within the next 48 hours are advised to contact Virgin Australia on 13 6789 for rebooking.

Other passengers with Rex jet bookings should visit the Virgin Australia website for a rebooking form.

Rex regional flights to Mildura, Merimbula, Mt Gambier, King Island, Burnie, Devonport and Wagga Wagga continue to operate as scheduled and passengers booked on these services should proceed to the airport as normal.

Melbourne Airport was proudly home to Rex's largest 737 jet base and our thoughts are with the staff affected by this announcement.

The team at Melbourne Airport will continue to work hard to facilitate new entrants to the Australian market because of the benefits they bring to consumers.