Many Australians have been left stranded at airports across the country after budget airline Bonza “temporarily” suspended all flights on Tuesday. The company entered voluntary administration within hours of the cancellations, and the administrators have since confirmed the fleet will remain grounded until Thursday, May 2. Here’s what we know so far. First up, what is…
Budget airline Bonza has entered voluntary administration after it left hundreds of travellers stranded at major airports across the country. On Tuesday morning, Bonza passengers departing the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Melbourne and Avalon arrived to find their flights cancelled. Bonza CEO Tim Jordan said the move was “temporary” and discussions were “underway regarding the…
Low-cost Australian airline Bonza has entered voluntary administration after just over 12 months in the air. On Tuesday morning, Bonza abruptly temporarily suspended all its services as discussions are currently underway regarding the ongoing viability of the business. The airline, which commenced official operations on January 31, 2023, describes itself as Australias new and only…
Airlines for Australia and New Zealand Chair Graeme Samuel has outlined a potential process for Bonza to re-enter the market after it entered voluntary administration. On Tuesday, Bonza submitted paperwork to the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) to appoint administrators to salvage the wreckage of its struggling business. Speaking to Business Now host Ross…
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Bonza has entered voluntary administration hours after suspending its flights earlier today. An internal note sent by airline CEO Tim Jordan, obtained by the AFR, confirmed that its fleet was repossessed by its aircraft lessor at 3am, as widely speculated. However, the message added the news came as a surprise to both Bonza and owners…
Low-cost airline Bonza has entered voluntary administration after passengers were met with signs saying their flights had been abruptly cancelled on Tuesday. People were left stranded as planes were repossessed, with vision showing them being towed from the tarmac. CEO Tim Jordan apologised as he advised all services were “temporarily suspended” while he determined the…
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Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Bonza has entered voluntary administration after the company that owns its aircraft lessor tried to repossess its planes, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded across the country on Tuesday. Passengers wanting to fly from the Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Avalon arrived at the airports on Tuesday…
The low-cost airline Bonza entered voluntary administration on Tuesday, after abruptly cancelling all of its flights following the repossession of its entire fleet that caught its CEO by surprise. Passengers were left stranded at a handful of airports when Bonza temporarily suspended all services due to be operated on Tuesday with no notice, as the…