Category: Airlines

It comes after Australia’s newest carrier surprisingly revealed that Canadian airline Flair would send aircraft and crew to fly Bonza-branded flights in the Australian summer, while Bonza would reciprocate and send its planes and people to Canada during the North American peak season.

In a submission to the Senate inquiry into Australia’s bilateral air rights agreements, the carrier – a codeshare partner of Qatar – questioned the logic behind denying the Middle Eastern airline the right to increase its frequency into Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth from the current 28 flights per week.

The Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) has written to new CEO Vanessa Hudson to inform her of its position. This is the first time in the AIPA’s history it has called on a Qantas chair to quit, and it comes after apologies by both Goyder and Hudson in recent weeks.

The low-cost carrier has partnered with travel tech startup Awai to roll out the package deals, which can be booked through its FlyBonza app. The first phase includes flights, accommodation, and optional travel insurance, with the second phase to cover offerings such as car hire and tours.