Coffs here we come – Bonza achieves its licence to fly Coffs Coast Coffs Coast by News Of The Area - Modern Media - January 19, 2023 Bonza CEO Tim Jordan in Coffs Harbour to make the announcement. THE Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has granted independent low-cost carrier Bonza with its Air Operator Certificate. With Coffs Harbour being one of the airline’s seventeen chosen destinations, residents are keen to hear when ticket sales will open. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Bonza CEO and co-founder, the former Virgin Blue executive Tim Jordan, was at Coffs Harbour Airport on Thursday 12 January to make the announcement. “We are thrilled to announce Bonza has been granted its Air Operator Certificate,” Tim Jordan told News Of The Area. “We’re finalising our preparations to go on sale with flights from our Sunshine Coast base, which includes Coffs Harbour to Sunshine Coast,” said Tim. “Once those preparations are complete, the community of Coffs Harbour and surrounds will be able to book flights via the Fly Bonza app.” With its slogan ‘Here for Allstralia’, the airline aims to grow the market by focusing on under-utilised and unserved routes between regional and domestic cities through a point-to-point network model, similar to that of Ryanair in Europe. Bonza is working towards connecting communities by gradually introducing its initial route map of 17 destinations and 27 routes. “Demand for domestic travel is high and Aussies deserve for travel to be a basic right for many, not a luxury for the few,” said Tim. “This has never been truer with today’s cost of living challenges. “With the approval from CASA, 2023 is set to be the year of seeing more of your own backyard for less,” added Tim. Bonza will soon go on sale with its Sunshine Coast base followed by its Melbourne base. Tim Jordan urges Aussies to download the Fly Bonza app and sign up to be the first to know when its initial phase of flights will be up for grabs. The airline’s digital approach means the app will be the only place to book apart from registered local travel agents. A digital support centre will assist customers with queries or those who choose to get support with making their booking. By Andrea FERRARI Bonza staff get ready to welcome customers. Photo: Tony Gough. Coffs Harbour is one of Bonza’s seventeen chosen destinations. Sheila, the third Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in the Bonza fleet. Tim Jordan, Bonza CEO with Frank Mondello, General Manager at Coffs Harbour Airport on Thursday 12 January.
