Many Australians have been left stranded at airports across the country after budget airline Bonza “temporarily” suspended all flights on Tuesday.
The company entered voluntary administration within hours of the cancellations, and the administrators have since confirmed the fleet will remain grounded until Thursday, May 2.
Here’s what we know so far.
First up, what is Bonza?
Bonza Aviation was set up as a budget regional airline and its first flight took off in January 2023.
The airline aimed to target the regional routes that weren’t serviced by the larger carriers like Virgin, Qantas or, more recently, Rex Airlines.
For example, with Bonza you were able to fly from the Sunshine Coast to Mildura without having to stop in a capital city.
