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New Airline Bonza to Bring Low Fares to Australia in 2022

Sarah Livingston
Last updated: 22 October 2021 23:15
By Sarah Livingston
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Bonza is set to become Australia’s first independent low-cost carrier. Unveiled in early October, the new airline has announced its decision to acquire an initial fleet of two to three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

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Australia’s First Airline to Roll out 737 MAX 8 Independent Low-cost CarrierNo Official Destinations YetWhere would you like to see Bonza fly? Please leave us a comment below or reach out to us on Twitter @thetravelradar!

Backed by US investment firm 777 Partners, the airline has already expressed intentions to expand across Australia after its initial fleet is launched. The airline’s CEO has been announced as ex-Virgin Blue executive, Tim Jordan.

Australia’s First Airline to Roll out 737 MAX 8 

Upon launch in early 2022, Bonza will become the first Australian airline to express intent to fly the Boeing 737 MAX for regular operations domestically.

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Boeing 787 MAX 8 © Boeing

The airline’s plans for the cabin configuration include 186 seats, all in economy class. Bonza hopes to acquire additional aircraft as travel demand continues to increase post-pandemic.

The 737 MAX has had its share of controversy over the years after facing trouble in 2019. Since its return to service in 2021, Virgin Australia is currently the only Australian airline with the aircraft on order.

Independent Low-cost Carrier

As an independent airline, Bonza is slated to offer point-to-point routes that are currently underserved in Australia. The airline promises low prices on domestic routes, competing with the likes of Qantas, Virgin Australia, Regional Express Holdings, and of course Jetstar (which is currently Australia’s only low-cost carrier, a subsidiary of Qantas and not an independent airline). Bonza believes there is a gap to fill in the market and plans to create a new market focused on leisure-driven routes within the country.

Bonza hopes to connect Australians to the beauty of the country
Bicheno, Tasmania, Australia. Bonza hopes to connect Australians to the beauty of the country. © Lonely Planet

No Official Destinations Yet

While Bonza has not officially announced initial destinations, they have expressed intent to serve currently underserved Australian routes. Focus is expected to be on routes that are currently more difficult to travel to, as Bonza has stated on its website that it hopes to connect Australians across Australia. They are currently calling on the public to provide feedback to help decide on their initial routes. The airline has no plans to expand internationally at this point. The name Bonza comes from Australian slang, meaning “great”, according to 777 Partners’ website.

Where would you like to see Bonza fly? Please leave us a comment below or reach out to us on Twitter @thetravelradar!

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Assistant Editor (Americas) - Sarah is a digital marketer and writer based in Canada with a passion for aviation and travel. In addition to her background in broadcasting and content creation, she also has experience in the aviation industry working in the Marketing & Communications Department for a popular Canadian LCC and has an interest in aviation photography. She is one of Travel Radar's Americas region Assistant Editors
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