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Bonza Collapse - What we know so far

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Image: ABC - Bonza 787 Max
Image: ABC - Bonza 787 Max

Bonza Airlines, a budget carrier, entered the Australian aviation market in January 2023. However, its journey was fraught with challenges from the outset. Let’s delve into the key points:


  1. Launch and Initial Struggles:

  • Bonza faced a protracted accreditation process before commencing operations. During this period, its aircraft remained grounded.

  • The airline grappled with shortages of aircraft and had to cancel several routes due to low passenger demand.

  • Operational issues, including luggage delays, flight cancellations, and communication glitches, plagued Bonza.

  • Regulatory hurdles further complicated matters, as the airline vied for airport slots alongside established carriers like Qantas and Virgin.

  1. Business Model and Challenges:

  • Bonza aimed to differentiate itself by primarily serving regional centers that other airlines didn’t frequently cover.

  • Unlike Rex, which relied on cost-effective turboprops for regional routes, Bonza opted for larger capacity jet airliners.

  • Unfortunately, this strategy didn’t yield positive results, and the airline struggled financially.

  1. Financial Troubles and Sudden Collapse:

  • Just 15 months after its launch, reports surfaced indicating that Bonza Airlines was not financially sustainable.

  • The airline’s American parent company eventually relinquished ownership of its 737 Max aircraft to creditors.

  • Passengers were left stranded when Bonza abruptly suspended all flights across the country.

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