Budget service Bonza Airlines will hyperlink up two of Australia’s premier vacationer locations with a brand new direct route.
From November 21, Bonza will fly direct from the Gold Coast in Queensland to Launceston in Tasmania, marking the service’s first foray into Tasmania after launching into the skies earlier this 12 months.
Flights will run 3 times per week on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with one-way tickets on sale now for $79.
Launceston Airport chief government Shane O’Hare stated Bonza’s arrival was a boon for Tasmania.
“These year-round services will make it much easier for Tasmanians to enjoy Australia’s favourite holiday hotspot, but it also opens the door for thousands more tourists from South East Queensland and northern NSW to visit our state,” he stated.
“Launceston is one of the best city-break destinations in Australia and as the gateway to many of our state’s incredible natural wonders, we are thrilled to be chosen as Bonza’s Tasmanian launching pad.”
The Gold-Coast-Launceston route heralds the service’s thirty fourth route and comes after a interval of turbulence for the newcomer.
In July, the corporate introduced it might cancel some routes, together with its Mackay-Cairns hyperlink, and rejig its scheduling because it reassessed tips on how to achieve a foothold within the aggressive airline market.
“We also know that in the past couple of months, not everyone has had a good experience with Bonza and we need to stare directly into why that is, specifically when we cancel or delay flights,” Bonza chief industrial officer Carly Povey stated on the time.
“We will be implementing a range of changes to our schedule from 1 August based on what we have learnt so far and the feedback you’ve given us with regards to route demand.”
Bonza flights are booked via the corporate’s Fly Bonza app fairly than an ordinary web site.
Ms Povey stated greater than 11,000 Tasmanians had downloaded the app.
“Today is a Bonza day for Launnie and Goldie locals who can now enjoy more of their backyard with direct flights that don’t cost the earth,” she stated.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
