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Australia’s newest low-cost air carrier has announced its maiden flight will be to the Whitsundays thanks to a deal struck between Whitsunday Regional Council and Bonza Airlines when the new routes were negotiated several months ago.
With take-off expected sometime in September, our region will be at the forefront of national publicity alongside this innovative and independent new airline.
Promising to bring prices down across the country by charging an estimated $50 per hour of air travel, the new fuel-efficient planes are set to offer the most competitive prices for locals too.
The new routes will open the Whitsundays up to an additional 2.5 million people who will now find it easier to visit our region.
Known as the fastest growing regional airport in the country, this new alliance is set to further expand our visitor offering.
“This is an exciting time for Australian aviation and most importantly, the Aussie travelling public who will now enjoy more choice,” said Tim Jordan, CEO of Bonza.
Opening 17 destinations on 27 routes, 93 per cent of which are currently un-serviced, Bonza Airlines stands to be a big game changer in the industry.
A major part of that change is the Whitsunday Coast Airport, which will open up three flights a week to the Sunshine Coast and is scheduled to launch a further two flights per week to Newcastle and Toowoomba by the end of the year.
A brand-new American-made 737 MAX aeroplane touched down in the Sunshine Coast on August 1 and has sincet received a complete fit-out on Australian shores.
A total of eight additional aircraft will be joining the fleet over the coming months with the inaugural flight scheduled for late September.
Whitsunday Chief Operator of Aviation and Tourism said that he is looking forward to seeing our local airport in the spotlight for their launch.
“This was all part of our initial pitch,” he said.
“We are hoping that they will stay overnight on the runway so we can have a big runway party!”
Dates are yet to be officially announced but the stage is set for a new and exciting flight path for the Whitsundays.
Whitsunday Coast Airport set to host inaugural Bonza Airline Flight
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