It’s the airline Alf Stewart is most likely to fly and it’s just getting bigger. Our newest — and most ocker carrier — Bonza Airlines has spread its wings, announcing its Melbourne base is now on sale. And just in time for Easter!
The airline has added 12 new routes to 11 destinations on its Fly Bonza app, with prices starting from $49 to $89 per person one way.
If you haven’t already, advisors are reminded to register on the Bonza travel agent portal so you can have your share of the Bonza (most likely meat) pie.
An Easter dozen: the 12 routes released for sale today
| From/To | To/From | Cost per person one way | Flights per week | Route starts on |
| Melbourne | Bundaberg | $89 | 2 | 10 May 2023 |
| Melbourne | Gladstone | $89 | 2 | 11 May 2023 |
| Melbourne | Mackay | $89 | 2 | 23 May 2023 |
| Melbourne | Mildura | $49 | 3 | 8 May 2023 |
| Melbourne | Port Macquarie | $69 | 2 | 4 May 2023 |
| Melbourne | Rockhampton | $89 | 3 | 11 April 2023 |
| Melbourne | Sunshine Coast | $79 | 4 | 30 March 2023 |
| Melbourne | Tamworth | $59 | 2 | 02 May 2023 |
| Melbourne | Toowoomba Wellcamp | $79 | 4 | 17 April 2023 |
| Toowoomba Wellcamp | Townsville | $69 | 2 | 19 April 2023 |
| Toowoomba Wellcamp | Whitsunday Coast | $59 | 2 | 21 April 2023 |
| Tamworth | Sunshine Coast | $49 | 2 | 6 May 2023 |
Melbourne Airport is the only capital city destination on Bonza’s launch network and the airline’s second hub.
Melbourne Airport chief of aviation Jim Parashos welcomed the news, saying it was a huge win for the local economy and means more jobs for the state’s aviation and tourism sectors.
Bonza’s chief commercial officer Carly Povey is a “proud Mebournite” and says she is “very excited” to connect her fellow city-siders to enjoy the warm weather of Queensland when they’re…not.
“The routes on sale today use our Melbourne based crew and aircraft including our fourth plane, Malc, named after a dear legend who recently passed away,” said Povey.
Travellers can book now for Easter, July and September school holidays with flights available until the end of October. The first flight from Melbourne Airport is confirmed for 30 March.
