The surf and sand of the Sunshine Coast was brought closer to Mackay earlier this week, with Bonza’s inaugural flight taking off between the lands of pineapple and sugar.
It’s part of Bonza’s promise to open up more regional pathways via air services, with a Mackay to Cairns route opening for ticket sales in March.
It’s a promising indication for our region’s economy to see a new airline place its faith in Mackay and the Whitsundays from the get-go. Bonza’s first flight was last month from the Sunshine Coast to Proserpine, and Mackay was the second cab off the rank.
The airline's launch has been met with much enthusiasm from both the travel industry and locals, with many people eager to take advantage of the new carrier's competitive prices and unique flight schedules.
At this stage, the destinations which will become available direct from Mackay will be the Sunshine Coast, Cairns and Melbourne. An announcement on Melbourne pricing is set to come in the next fortnight.
Tim Jordan, founder and CEO of Bonza, spoke at the Mackay press conference and said he was keen to hear what other routes Mackay locals wanted to see added in the future, and encouraged people to reach out on Bonza’s social media to let them know. Of course, we will have to make sure the initial three destinations are well supported first.
So, where are you planning your next Bonza vacation?
Amanda
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