Bonza launched a new route today connecting Sunshine Coast to Mildura, located in the heart of Victoria’s acclaimed Sunraysia region. This route will save travellers many hours of travel time and multiple connecting flights, the airline said in a statement.
Andrew Brodie, CEO, Sunshine Coast said: “The introduction of this historic new route will see increased travel between the two destinations, and is an important economic enabler that will have far reaching benefits. The Sunshine Coast is a very attractive holiday destination for Victorians, but up until now getting here from places like Mildura has not been straight forward. This new route will make it easy for travellers to visit for a holiday, to visit friends or to reconnect with family.”
Bonza CEO, Tim Jordan, who was on board this historic flight said: “We are humbled to join customers on our first direct flight to Mildura from the Sunshine Coast today. Onboard are young families travelling to surprise grandparents who will get to see more of their grandkids now that it has become so much easier and affordable to fly. We’ve also got travellers visiting Mildura to explore its many great attractions including the Mildura 100 Ski Race held annually over Easter.”
The first inaugural flight between the Sunshine Coast and Newcastle and is one of 13 destinations Bonza will service from their home base on the Sunshine Coast and will operate twice weekly.
Bonza is anticipated to bring an additional 772,000 seats to the Sunshine Coast and generate an estimated $86million in domestic visitor spend in the first 12 months.