Podcast Episode #99: Bonza Launches Flights in Australia + Qantas Double Status Credits (original) (raw)

Bonza Boeing 737-8 “Shazza” at Sunshine Coast Airport. Photo: Matt Graham.

While the AFF on Air podcast was taking a break over the summer, a brand new low-cost airline called Bonza launched flights in Australia!

Bonza’s inaugural flight with passengers took off from Sunshine Coast to the Whitsunday Coast on 31 January 2023. Since then, Bonza has been gradually ramping up its operations and adding services to Australian skies.

In episode 99 of the AFF on Air podcast, Bonza CEO Tim Jordan joins Matt to discuss the launch and how everything has been going so far. The interview covers a range of topics including Bonza’s route network, marketing, cabin crew, through-connections and why Bonza doesn’t offer bookings on its website.

You can read a review of a Bonza flight here.

Bonza Airline CEO Tim Jordan. Photo: Bonza.

Also in this episode, Qantas has released a new double status credits offer, and find out how to get notified when airlines release new award availability.

Listen now to AFF on AIR Episode 99: “Bonza Launches Flights in Australia + Qantas Double Status Credits”

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The editor of Australian Frequent Flyer, Matt's passion for travel has taken him to over 90 countries… with the help of frequent flyer points, of course!
Matt's favourite destinations (so far) are Germany, Brazil & Kazakhstan. His interests include aviation, economics & foreign languages, and he has a soft spot for good food and red wine.

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