Flights to Sunshine Coast, Newcastle and Toowoomba, what a Bonza idea

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15th February 2022

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Andrew Willcox said that it is a Bonza day for the Whitsundays with the addition of three exciting new routes into Whitsunday Coast Airport.

Bonza, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, together with Whitsunday Coast Airport have announced a historic partnership that will see seven new flights each week on three new routes.

Today’s announcement one of the largest 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 three flights per week to Sunshine Coast, twice weekly to Newcastle and twice weekly to Toowoomba Wellcamp.

“Today’s announcement that flights to Sunshine Coast, Newcastle and Toowoomba soon taking off from the Whitsundays, opens up a new market for our region,” Mayor Willcox said.

“And the best kicker of all for travellers is that Bonza is a budget airline committed to opening up routes to different parts of Australia.

“That adds up to cheaper airfares, more bums on seats and extra bodies in beds to boost our region’s economy.

“This is fantastic news for the Whitsunday business and tourism industry and will improve connectivity to Australia’s most popular domestic tourism destination,” he said.

In October last year, Bonza announced it was taking to Australian skies and promised not to fly the golden triangle between Australia’s three largest cities.

Today, they delivered on that promise by giving more choice to people living in regional areas, says Carly Povey, Chief Commercial Officer at Bonza.

“With three new routes directly in and out of Whitsunday Coast Airport, we will be delivering on our promise to give Aussies more options for leisure travel.

“Not only will the flights open up new markets for the region’s tourism industry, locals will also have the opportunity to explore their own backyard with ultra-low fares.”.

Povey also shared Bonza’s decision to go paperless with the launch of its own app saying its commitment to technology is part of a broader focus on customer experience and sustainability.

“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.

Whitsunday Coast

  • 3 routes including Whitsunday Coast to:
  • Newcastle - 2 flights per week
  • Sunshine Coast - 3 flights per week
  • Toowoomba Wellcamp - 2 flights per week
  • 7 flights per week
  • 100% of routes are new for Australian travellers
  • 100% not currently served by a low-cost carrier

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