General News
21 February, 2022
Cairns Airport and Bonza partner up in Australia’s largest aviation announcement
BONZA, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, together with Cairns Airport, have announced a historic partnership that will see nine new non-stop flights each week on three new routes.
The news is part of the largest announcement in Australia’s aviation history as Bonza reveals its inaugural route map, airport bases, head office location and all-digital approach.
From mid-2022, subject to regulatory approval, Bonza will operate five non-stop flights per week to the Sunshine Coast, two flights per week to Rockhampton and twice weekly to Mackay. All routes are currently unserved by non-stop services.
North Queensland Airports CEO, Richard Barker, said that having Cairns as a destination was a good boost for tourism in the region.
“It’s great news that Cairns will be one of the destinations on the Bonza network,” Mr Barker said.
“With many Australians still looking to holiday at home, providing new services, making access easier to our region, will continue to aid the recovery of our tourism sector and increase the opportunities for friends and families to reconnect.
“The additional Bonza flights will add over 3,000 seats per week to the Cairns market.”
Chief Commercial Officer at Bonza Carly Povey said Bonza kept their promise to open to regional tourism.
“With three new routes directly in and out of Cairns Airport, we will be delivering on our promise to give Aussies more options for leisure travel,” Ms Povey said.
“Not only will the flights open up new markets for the region’s tourism industry, but locals will also have the opportunity to explore their backyard with ultra-low fares.
Ms Povey said that Bonza was launching an app on top of the new routes.
“We encourage everyone to download the new app to be the first in the know for flights going on sale, fare sales, destination news and travel tips.
We’re also offering, via the app, the chance to win flights,” she said.
