Bonza, Australia’s new low-cost airline, has unexpectedly canceled flights, amid talks about the company’s future viability.
CEO Tim Jordan said all flights have been temporarily suspended.
“Discussions are currently underway regarding the viability of the business,” Jordan said Tuesday.
“We apologize to our customers affected by this and are working as quickly as possible to determine a path forward that ensures there is continued competition in the Australian domestic aviation market.
Shadow Transport Minister Bridget McKenzie has reportedly called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to save the low-cost airline.
Staff were reportedly called to a meeting early this morning.
A Sunshine Coast man, whose wife works for the airline, told the ABC: “She went to work this morning, as usual, they just walked in, there were two crews there, they were basically told Bonza was over.”
Bonza, Australia’s new low-cost airline, has unexpectedly canceled flights, amid talks about the company’s future viability.
“They have been told they will not fly until further notice.”
The Sunshine-based company launched in January 2023 and originally flew 27 routes to 17 destinations.
The airline’s recent announcement comes just days after its decision to reduce flights nationwide.
Bonza billed itself as an “ultra-Australian low-cost airline” when it launched in Australia on January 31 last year.
The airline began flights from its Sunshine Coast hub after receiving the green light for its Air Operator Certificate from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
The airline serves regional airports, largely where major airlines do not fly, in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria.
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