Bonza’s Avalon flights go on sale

FLIGHTS are now on sale for Australia’s newest low-cost airline, Bonza, between Avalon Airport and Queensland.

As part of Bonza’s phased rollout of flight releases announced last week, travellers can book flights to 12 destinations on 15 routes.

Passengers are advised to book direct on the Fly Bonza app to get the lowest fares and to score a seat on the airline’s first flights, which started with Sunshine Coast to Whitsunday Coast on Tuesday this week.

According to the app, Bonza’s first flight from Avalon will be to Sunshine Coast Airport on 21 February at 3pm, but seats for that flight have already sold out.

The two-hour-and-30-minute flights per person from Avalon one-way start from $79, and Bonza will run three flights a week from the airport.

Travellers will be able to lock away holiday plans for Easter, school holidays and long weekends with flights available to book up until late October 2023.

“The wait is over. 2023 is the year for Allstralia, with low cost air travel to many holiday spots, some of which are relatively undiscovered,” said Bonza chief commercial officer Carly Povey.

“It’s time to see more of your own backyard for less.

“We’re delighted to be delivering on our commitment to make air travel more accessible. We promised choice and better connectivity to the regions for less and we’ve been beyond delighted with the support for our mission.

Travellers who have already downloaded the app should delete and reinstall the latest version to have the ability to book flights.

“It’s important that Aussie travellers know we’re on sale, not having a sale,” Ms Puvey said. “We’re committed to low cost fares which will in turn, stimulate new markets for Australia’s domestic tourism industry

“We’re confident whenever customers choose to travel, all our fares and not just our starting fares will represent great value.”