Bonza Airline Discussion

[JackRussel]

The Bonza CEO/Founder spoke to CAPA recently, full 30 min interview here:

Exclusive interview with new Australian LCC Bonza | CAPA TV

but here are the things I found interesting, I'd take some things with a grain of salt but still it's interesting to hear:

• 186 seats [by my estimation that'd be 32 rows of seats putting it at about 29" of seat pitch]
• They're looking to try and achieve a 12 hour utilisation time
• They suggest they'd be operating markets 2,3,4 times per week
• If they can get approval/slots then some flights will be to/from SYD/MEL/BNE (but not really between them)
• More than half the routes they've identified are currently not serviced by any other carrier and where there is overlap there are generally only small business carriers already existing (I guess watch out Rex SAAB routes, fly corporate and FlyPelican)
• Ideally they'd like flights to be 1-2 hours long
• Apparently 45 of the 46 airports Bonza has contacted have said they'd be interested in service
• None of their aircraft are in a paint shop yet
• Claim to be in discussions with the NSW and QLD govs about the head office location
• Indicates the AOC process will be quicker because of the brand new aircraft

Don't worry Without the proper permits and planes, there will be no flights. Now they just do interviews to announce themselves to people.

 

[AIRwin]

Another interview with Bonza CEO:

Interview: Bonza CEO Tim Jordan | Aviation Week Network

The startup is the right opportunity in the market, according to Bonza CEO Tim Jordan

www.routesonline.com

 

[henrus]

Another interview with Bonza CEO:

At this rate we should keep an interview to flights operated counter.

It'd have to be at least 10 to 0. I love the idea but am sceptical until I see some routes announced and at least one aircraft in bonza colours.

 

[jakeseven7]

Some of the routes thrown out there are, interesting. Hobart-Broome….

 

[dajop]

Although HBA-BME doesn’t exactly fit the 2hr criteria ..

 

[Mattg]

Although HBA-BME doesn’t exactly fit the 2hr criteria ..

This was featured as a suggestion from someone who completed the survey, not an actual route they plan to operate.

The fuel burn on a long route like HBA-BME would make it very difficult for an ultra-low cost carrier to operate it profitably while offering super low fares.

'Here for Allstralia': New Aussie airline, Bonza unveils launch campaign - Travel Weekly

New low-cost Aussie airline, Bonza, are branding themselves as ‘Here For Allstralia' as the airline prepares for lift-off.

www.travelweekly.com.au

 

[JackRussel]

Another interview with Bonza CEO:
https://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/297173/interview-bonza-ceo-tim-jordan-bp

This interview looks as if he is convincing the company's management of the need to launch new routes.

 

[jakeseven7]

Hahahahaha yea I'm sure Bonza has WA as top of its list to fly given their incredibly unreliable and unfounded border closures!!

But good try

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WA airports try to woo budget disrupter Bonza Airlines​

WA airports woo budget disrupter Bonza Airlines

Bonza Airlines is ready to reshape Australian air travel

thewest.com.au

 

[Daver6]

Hahahahaha yea I'm sure Bonza has WA as top of its list to fly given their incredibly unreliable and unfounded border closures!!

But good try

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WA airports try to woo budget disrupter Bonza Airlines​

WA airports woo budget disrupter Bonza Airlines

Bonza Airlines is ready to reshape Australian air travel

thewest.com.au

I'll be the first to admit I really have no idea about the commercial side of it, but there must be an untapped intra-WA market. Surely some competition on some of the Rex routes could be in order. In particular Perth to Esperance and Albany spring to mind.

 

[jakeseven7]

I'll be the first to admit I really have no idea about the commercial side of it, but there must be an untapped intra-WA market. Surely some competition on some of the Rex routes could be in order. In particular Perth to Esperance and Albany spring to mind.

Qantas agree with you, they just bought 6 more A320’s for QFLink to be based in PER (per other new thread)

 

[henrus]

Qantas agree with you, they just bought 6 more A320’s for QFLink to be based in PER (per other new thread)

A lot of those are used for mining charters rather than point to point budget flights.

 

[Daver6]

Qantas agree with you, they just bought 6 more A320’s for QFLink to be based in PER (per other new thread)

They're flying them to Esperance and Albany?

 

[jakeseven7]

They're flying them to Esperance and Albany?

Who knows…. (Won’t discuss further as off topic but there is another thread on the expansion in WA) here:

QantasLink acquires 6 more A320s to based in PER due to surge in demand

More expansion for QF which anticipates to be at 115% of pre-covid capacity by March 2022 and aims to maintain its current market share of +70% Big expansion for the QFLink fleet. ——— Qantaslink Adds Six New Planes For WA Network To Meet Booming FIFO And Staycation Passenger Demand...

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

 

[HS-TQE]

More likely 'transferred' A320s from Jetstar to QantasLink rather than 'bought'.

 

[AIRwin]

Launching in the second quarter which is... in 2 months before Easter?

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=241017231533536&id=103146625320598

 

[Chicken]

Launching in the second quarter which is... in 2 months before Easter?

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=241017231533536&id=103146625320598

I visited their Facebook thanks to your post, and gee, it is so cringy, I want to throw up, let alone fly with them.

 

[AIRwin]

I visited their Facebook thanks to your post, and gee, it is so cringy, I want to throw up, let alone fly with them.

It didn't light up your night sky? Bonza!

 

[Harrison_133]

I visited their Facebook thanks to your post, and gee, it is so cringy, I want to throw up, let alone fly with them.

Their Instagram story currently has a “sneak peek” into their “Bonza Budgies” they’ll be selling onboard. Interesting…to say the very least

 

[AIRwin]

Their Instagram story currently has a “sneak peek” into their “Bonza Budgies” they’ll be selling onboard. Interesting…to say the very least

Not their uniforms?

Bonza Names Total Image Group as their Official Uniform Supplier - Total Image Group

Total Image Group are thrilled to announce that they will be partnering with Bonza, Australia's only independent low-cost carrier, to design and manufacture the first-ever Bonza Uniform Range. To kick off the partnership, TIG has created bespoke 'Bonza Budgies' in anticipation of the airline...

totalimagegroup.com.au

 

[AustraliaPoochie]

What if, ... If they had a good FF program and an Aust call centre.........