Regional Express is rolling out body temperature testing at check-in counters in Orange.
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Rex made the announcement on Friday afternoon, with the precautionary measure to be rolled out across the airline's network of 55 destinations.
Rex's National Airports Manager David Brooksby said the added precautionary measure is designed to protect passengers, staff and the communities the airline services during the coronavirus pandemic.
"All passengers will have their temperature taken by a digital thermometer at check-in," he said.
"Any passengers recording a temperature outside a healthy range will be denied boarding."
Mr Brooksby said staff would also undergo the same temperature testing.
Currently, Rex is flying from Orange to Sydney and return once a week on Tuesdays.
"In addition, although this is not required under any existing regulation, Rex endeavours to space out the seating allocation of all passengers to facilitate social distancing," Mr Brooksby added.
"Unrelated parties will not be assigned seats next to each other where possible.
"There will also be changes in the in-flight catering service provided to minimise the risk of infection."
The airline apologised for the inconvenience but was confident the move to temperature test was in the best interest of all involved.
"(We) thank all passengers in advance for their understanding," Mr Brooksby said.
Regional Express is Australia's largest independent regional airline.
It operates a fleet of 60 Saab 340 aircraft to 55 destinations throughout all states in Australia and this latest announcement will impact all airports Rex flies in and out of.
