The future of Australian low-fare carrier Bonza is in limbo with the airline announcing on Tuesday 30 April that it was entering voluntary administration and had grounded all its flights.
In a fiercely competitive market, dominated by the likes of Qantas and Virgin, the airline, which launched in January 2023 had reportedly transported more than 750,000 passengers over the last 15 months. Promising to bring “more direct flights to more destinations and to open up Australia,” the airline was based on the Sunshine Coast and served some 21 destinations across Australia, many of them regional and not connected directly by any other airline. Bonza had also managed to grow its operations to serve some of Australia’s larger hubs, including melbourne’s Tullamarine and the gold coast.
A statement from the airline read: “Bonza has temporarily suspended services due to be operated between Tuesday 30 April, Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 May, as discussions are currently underway regarding the ongoing viability of the business.”
The airline also apologised to customers impacted by the announcement, adding: “We’re working as quickly as possible to determine a way forward that ensures there is ongoing competition in the…
