Bonza has launched flights to Australia’s second largest city, Melbourne. Bonza's first service into Victoria touched down at Melbourne Avalon Airport, the first of two airports it will operate from the country's commercial capital.
The route will operate three times weekly, with seats available to book until late October 2023. Fares start from $79 one way from Melbourne.
This is the third route launched by Bonza since its launch on January 31, with the carrier now running services to Whitsunday Airport, Mackay Airport and Melbourne Avalon. The airline plans to launch another 12 routes by April 20, 2023 with a new service starting between Mackay and Townsville Airport (TSV) in northern Queensland.
The Melbourne-Sunshine Coast service will be the only Melbourne Bonza route operating from Avalon Airport, with the remaining eight routes to launch from Melbourne Airport.
The airline plans to operate at both Avalon and Melbourne International Airport (MEL), giving customers a choice of which destination suits their plans more effectively.
All of Bonza's planned 27 routes are regional with the exception of those operating out of Melbourne.
Avalon Airport chief executive Tony Brun said: “Bonza's launch will bring competition to the route. This launch today provides more choice, competition and opportunities for travellers to enjoy more of this great country.”
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is the only major Australian airport to partner with Bonza. Sydney Airport has no planned routes with Bonza.
Just last week Bonza took the delivery of its fourth Boeing 737 MAX 8. The aircraft landed on Sunshine Coast after a ferry flight that started on February 14, 2022 from Boeing’s Seattle facility. The aircraft is in the final stages of preparation for entry-into-service with the airline geared to take delivery of its fifth aircraft soon.