Avalon Airport chief executive Tony Brun said flights would connect travellers from greater Melbourne, Geelong and surrounding regions. READ MORE: Police ...
"We are thrilled to partner with Bonza and host the very first flights into Victoria. "South East Queenslanders can now fly direct to Avalon for a wide range of holiday experiences in Melbourne, Geelong, the Surf Coast and the Great Ocean Road. We are proud to make flying easier and accessible for keen travellers." Likewise, Victorians can now fly direct from Avalon to the Sunshine Coast to visit loved ones and take a well earned break." The Avalon to Sunshine Coast flight is the first ever direct between the destinations. The flight marked a "significant milestone" for the
Flights out of Melbourne are set to become more affordable as Bonza launches its first of nine routes from the city.
Sydney Airport has no planned routes with Bonza at this stage. A Sydney Airport spokesperson said they would like to see Bonza operating from Sydney but that the reality is that the airport is one of the most constrained and regulated in the world. The challenge for new entrants at Sydney Airport isn't limited to Bonza, but also new international entrants and domestic carriers such as Rex. The Melbourne-Sunshine Coast service will be the only Melbourne Bonza route operating from Avalon Airport, with the remaining eight routes to launch from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is the only major Australian airport to partner with Bonza. Bonza chief executive Tim Jordan described the launch as "a significant milestone" for the airline, marking the first of nine new routes planned for Melbourne, including direct services to Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay and Port Macquarie.
Bonza has touched down in Victoria for the first time, continuing to make it's own history as an independent, budget carrier.
“Today is a result of a strong partnership with Sunshine Coast Airport, Avalon Airport and its owners Linfox. Flights between the Sunshine Coast and Avalon went on sale last month for as little as $79 per person one way. “The route between Sunshine Coast and Melbourne (Avalon) is very popular and is fantastic for Victoria.
Get one-way tickets to domestic destinations like the Whitsunday Coast, Mildura, Cairns, Rockhampton and Coffs Harbour.
Currently, the available $49 Bonza routes include from the Sunshine Coast to Coffs Harbour and Rockhampton, and from Cairns to Mackay. Before Melburnians get too excited, it's important to note that Victorian routes are still in the early stages and the only flight presently available from Avalon is to the Sunshine Coast, with tickets starting at $79 each way. At this stage, Melbourne flights are departing solely from
Geelong travellers have access to a new holiday destination with brand new budget airline Bonza commencing services out of Avalon today.
"It's great to have people moving through Avalon, (because) a really strong local airport is critical for the local tourism industry," she said. "We see strong potential from Avalon, we've seen really strong potential support from the community, so watch this space!" The Aussie-branded, foreign-owned airline will fly between Avalon and the Sunshine Coast three times a week, with the first plane load of tourists from Maroochydore due to touch down this afternoon.
Australia's newest airline is making its first direct flight from its Sunshine Coast base to Avalon Airport today, which will open up a new route that flies ...
We are proud to make flying easier and accessible for keen travellers.” “The route between Sunshine Coast and [Avalon] is very popular and is fantastic for Victoria. “Likewise, Victorians can now fly direct from Avalon to the Sunshine Coast to visit loved ones and take a well-earned break.”