Thursday, 7 December 2023

Jetstar takes advantage of Bonza's situation

BONZA BOEING 737 MAX 8 VH-UJT (MSN 62533)


Australia's newest low-cost airline Bonza announced on the 30th of November that most flights to / from the Gold Coast, Bundaberg, Cairns, the Whitsundays, Mildura and Geelong in Victoria were pulled due to a delayed regulatory approval to fly.


JETSTAR AIRBUS A321-251 VH-OFL (MSN 10353)

Jetstar, the biggest airline operating from the Gold Coast Airport, jumps on Bonza's Gold Coast woes with discounted flights Jetstar is offering discounted fares to passengers affected by Bonza's Gold Coast cancellations as more routes are affected by the wait for CASA approval.
Bonza has already axed all Gold Coast-Darwin flights for December, with the
route to now launch on the 2nd January. Other Gold Coast routes, including Melbourne's Avalon Airport and Cairns, have been delayed indefinitely while CASA's approval process continues for its wet-lease agreement with Flair.

BONZA /FLAIR BOEING 737-MAX 8 C-FLKC (MSN 61807)

The rival carrier is offering $117 one-way fares between the Gold Coast and Avalon and $174 one-way fares between the Gold Coast and Cairns for affected passengers. Those looking to claim the discounted fares are being advised to contact Jetstar's Live Chat service with a copy of their original Bonza booking and cancellation notification

"We will continue to monitor the situation and advise if there are additional alternative options for passengers impacted by other Bonza route suspensions," Jetstar said on its website.



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