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Bonza has confirmed that it will launch flights
between the Gold Coast and Launceston in November.
Scheduled to take off on 21 November, Bonza will
operate the route with thrice weekly flights every Tuesday, Friday
and Sunday.
Launceston will be the low cost carrier’s first port in Tasmania, its 34th route, 18th destination and fourth State or
Territory to be added to its growing route map.
Bonza Boeing 737 Max 8 ‘Bazza’ at Sunshine Coast Airport in Australia
“Today is a Bonza day for Launnie and Goldie locals who can now
enjoy more of their backyard with direct flights that don’t cost
the earth. Since we launched in January, travellers have been
calling out for flights from Launceston on our social media
channels and today, we are delighted to deliver,” said Carly Povey, Bonza
Chief Commercial Officer. “This brand new low-cost route is a first to operate year round
and will open up opportunities in both destinations for tourism
and trade. It’s good news for Aussie travellers and the many small
to medium businesses who make up the local tourism and hospitality
industries.”
Launceston, an UNESCO City
of Gastronomy and a gateway to nature experiences including Cradle
Mountain, is the first destination outside of Australia’s East
Coast to be added to Bonza’s network.
“Bonza is doing things differently and by providing
direct connections between new parts of the country they are
making it more affordable for Australians to explore their own
backyard,” said Shane O’Hare, Launceston Airport CEO. “These year-round services
will make it much easier for Tasmanians to enjoy Australia’s favourite holiday hotspot, but it also opens the door for
thousands more tourists from south-east Queensland and northern
New South Wales to visit our state. Launceston
is one of the best city break destinations in Australia and as the
gateway to many of our state’s incredible natural wonders, we are
thrilled to be chosen as Bonza’s Tasmanian launching pad.”
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