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200,000 Seats for $49 One Way @ Bonza Aviation via App
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Regie69 on 29/01/2024 - 18:58 flybonza.com (4822 clicks)
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*200,000 seats across Bonza network for $49 per person, one way. Offer ends 23:59 AEST, 5 February 2024, unless sold out prior. Valid for travel between 1 February 2024 and 26 October 2024. Blackout dates include 29 March - 7 April 2024. Fares are limited, subject to availability and may not be available at peak times or on all flights. Price quoted is fare only, via the Fly Bonza app paying by Bonza’s fee free payment option. Excluding bags and seat selection. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotional offer. We reserve the right to vary, modify or cancel this promotion at any time. Terms and Conditions accurate as at 31 January 2024. Payment fees may apply. All travel is subject to Bonza’s Conditions of Carriage.

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  • beigehornet on 29/01/2024 - 18:59
    +13

    Need to be free before anyone will give it a go

    • SpeedRunnerLink on 29/01/2024 - 19:41
      +7

      Even if free its not worth the risk or hassle.

      • crc32 on 29/01/2024 - 20:05
        +9

        It is if you live in one of the regional areas they service. Tamworth - Melbourne return for $98 is incredible.

        • Chocobros on 29/01/2024 - 20:13
          +16

          It's not the price… It's the last minute cancellation

          • crc32 on 29/01/2024 - 20:14
            +2

            @Chocobros: Haven't had a flight cancelled yet. Have you?

            • Chocobros on 29/01/2024 - 20:17
              +4

              @crc32: Yes they cancelled my flight but put me on another one. Luckily this second one wasn't cancelled. Many cancellations in the days before and after my flight and the stress genuinely wasn't worth it.

              Had they have cancelled without a suitable alternative would've been far more pricey.

              In fairness to them the actual flight part was good and the staff down to earth.

              • crc32 on 29/01/2024 - 20:24
                +8

                @Chocobros: I've had far more trouble with Jetstar cancelling flights recently. Amongst our family the worst we've had in many flights to and from Tamworth with Bonza is a 3 hour delay. I reckon most of the people in this thread bagging this deal have never booked a Bonza flight.

                • Chocobros on 29/01/2024 - 20:30
                  +4

                  @crc32: I flew December 2023 and after a quick read I think that was the worst month for cancellations at just under 20%. Apparently down to just under 2% this month.

                  Might not be so bad a deal 🤔

                  • stirlo on 29/01/2024 - 23:55
                    +4

                    @Chocobros: I was supposed to fly in December. The frustrating thing was even after an article appeared on news.com.au a week before my trip saying they didn’t have enough planes and would cancel their Avalon to Gold Coast flights they insisted they would operate it and wouldn’t give a me refund until they officially cancelled it only 1 day before.

                    I was lucky that I gambled correctly that customer service was lying and was able to book a Jetstar flight in advance so I wasn’t scrambling at the last minute.

                    But to lie to customers like that is despicable.

                • prodrome on 30/01/2024 - 06:14

                  @crc32: It is not just their imagination. Bonza and Jetstar have a terrible history of cancellations.

                  These (profanity) (profanity) (profanity) (profanity) airlines need to be regulated.

                  • nigel deborah on 30/01/2024 - 07:10
                    +1

                    @prodrome: Jetstar's cancellation rate is typically within one percent of Qantas.

                    Bonza is bad, but that's somewhat to be expected from a new airline. If you can afford to be flexible, it's worth supporting them. It'll make all flights better/cheaper in the long run.

                    • prodrome on 30/01/2024 - 07:56
                      +2

                      @nigel deborah: They're all terrible by international standards because they can. I have a particular hatred for the way Jetstar deal with cancellations by going out of their way to be rude and obnoxious.

                      When Jetstar cancelled a flight after hours and hours of delays in Cairns they'd didn't say sorry. They called the cops to make sure no one made a peep about it.

                      • nigel deborah on 30/01/2024 - 08:45

                        @prodrome: They can partially/mostly because of lack of competition (soft government regulation doesn't help).

                        They called the cops on you?

                        • prodrome on 30/01/2024 - 08:49

                          @nigel deborah: lol no. They cancelled a full flight after seven hours of delays and would have to put us up in a hotel…. rather than just announce it nicely, they called in a bunch of cops to scare the crap out of their passengers.

                          … probably because Jetstar caused a riot there in 2014 - https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2344363

    • enthusiast on 01/02/2024 - 23:58

      @beigehornet - over 750,000 passengers have flown Bonza already. They are excellent - and will only get better if they continue to get support, so can add more planes, staff and routes!

  • His_Holiness on 29/01/2024 - 19:01
    +38

    Why do I need to download an app first to book a flight? F that.

    • JoeyJoeJoe on 29/01/2024 - 21:20
      +2

      Too hard basket. How can a business operate like this?

    • GeneralSkunk on 29/01/2024 - 22:14

      Yeah I also think it’s a bit of a barrier and haven’t done it yet. But it’s been their business model from day one. I think they need to advertise their flight prices so people will know before they need to install the app.

    • tunzafun001 on 29/01/2024 - 23:01
      +12

      99% of all apps could just be web based. Hate this app trend.

      • BartholemewH on 30/01/2024 - 21:58
        +1

        99% of apps were Web based. For the most part I refuse to use apps that have a Web based equivalent.

    • stirlo on 30/01/2024 - 09:40
      +1

      The surprising thing is the app is so terrible after downloading it. Bonza is owned by a massive US low cost airline company so I assumed they’d just rebrand whatever app they were using over there and bring it here. By doing this I thought they’d have a quality app with heaps of features that would make the experience booking fast and simple.

      Instead their app is a wrapper around a poorly functioning website where the chat feature (which is the only way to contact them) barely works and with the most bare bones feature set possible.

    • enthusiast on 02/02/2024 - 00:03

      You can also book through travel agents if you don't want to go direct with the app (which will be a little cheaper.)

  • M00Cow on 29/01/2024 - 19:06
    +7

    Prepare for 200,000 disappointed people.

    • nightelves on 29/01/2024 - 19:10
      +3

      I’ll let you know in June.

    • enthusiast on 02/02/2024 - 00:00

      750,000 have already flown with them! They are great!

    • CheapBrah on 29/01/2024 - 19:17
      +6

      It's not where it's registered, it's just a domain privacy service, I think it's owned by GoDaddy. Pretty common, it means nothing.

        • tromboc on 29/01/2024 - 19:56
          +17

          Are you smoking crack? Their head office is in Marcoola at the Sunshine Coast Airport. It's an airline not a dodgy app scam.

          • Wort on 29/01/2024 - 21:52
            +3

            @tromboc:

            Are you smoking crack?
            REDACTED FOR PRIVACY

          • Ozzster on 30/01/2024 - 10:20

            @tromboc: How do you know that the office is in Marcoola has something to do with this website?

            • Wort on 30/01/2024 - 11:07
              +1

              @Ozzster: Cause within a single click on the front page on the bonza site they very clearly state in terms of use…

              Bonza means Bonza Aviation Pty Ltd (ACN 653 309 909) a company incorporated under the laws
              of Australia, with a place of business at 3 Friendship Avenue, Marcoola, QLD 4564

    • SimAus007 on 29/01/2024 - 20:46
      +2

      You aren't putting your details in on their website, they don't accept website bookings, via app only. Nothing scammy about it.
      Pretty easy to find their location (tip, Sunny Coast).
      Most people know it's a legitimate businesses with another airline in Canada called Flare 🤣

        • Snagsandonions on 30/01/2024 - 08:21
          +6

          You’re not as smart as you think you are lol

        • SimAus007 on 30/01/2024 - 11:37
          +3

          Yet me along with all my family and friends have booked via the Bonza app, this very app, and taken said flights with no issues and have never been scammed, not once.
          You're just sounding paranoid at this point, we all know Bonza is a legitimate business and so is this app, the negative reviews are not to do with it being a "scammy app", it's about service and other things you'd expect from a budget airline (no call centre etc).
          Perhaps take the tinfoil hat off.

          • Ozzster on 30/01/2024 - 12:17
            -6

            @SimAus007: You have practical experience with them, I don't. How do I know that they are legit without giving them money first?

    • SirCH on 29/01/2024 - 20:49
      +2

      Lets check the WHOIS details for Trustpilot…

      Registrant Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
      Registrant Organization: Trustpilot A/S
      Registrant Street: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
      Registrant City: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
      Registrant State/Province: COPENHAGEN
      Registrant Postal Code: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
      Registrant Country: DK
      Registrant Phone: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
      Registrant Phone Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
      Registrant Fax: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
      Registrant Fax Ext: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY

      • muncan on 29/01/2024 - 21:00

        REDACTED FOR PRIVACY

        Blessed

      • Ozzster on 29/01/2024 - 22:56
        -5

        Have you ever paid to TrustPilot? Trusted them your family vacation? Is there anything that you put at risk trusting to Trustpilot?

        • Wort on 29/01/2024 - 23:32
          +4

          Is this a troll?

        • Franc-T on 30/01/2024 - 02:35
          -1

          Its a pilot who you trust isnt it?

    • lachhelix on 30/01/2024 - 01:06
      +1

      This is a great of example of "tell us you don't know how the internet works without telling us how the internet works" 😂

  • KoalaTeaPuns on 29/01/2024 - 19:14

    No flights from Brisbane. Wonder if it is worth taking the train to Gold Coast airport.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 29/01/2024 - 19:16
      +2

      Haha well it would definitely be in the true ozbargainer spirit…

    • strangeloops66 on 29/01/2024 - 21:51

      Just take the train to your ultimate destination. Arrive nice and relaxed.

    • Pobman on 29/01/2024 - 22:09
      +1

      You'll have to wait for them to build the train to the airport first… Or train then tram then bus…

    • enthusiast on 02/02/2024 - 00:06

      I believe they have more planes based at Sunshine Coast airport, so that's another option (if the destination is flown from there.)

      If going by public transport, you can get the train to Landsborough, a bus to Maroochydore [Bus] Station, then a bus directly to Sunshine Coast Airport.

  • klownvandamn on 29/01/2024 - 19:14

    One way ticket to hell or heaven?

    • theabyss on 29/01/2024 - 19:16

      Hell obviously!

  • Selenium on 29/01/2024 - 19:17
    +1

    no flights to Hobart or Sydney, unfortunate, the only places I gotta go.

  • j0hnd0e on 29/01/2024 - 19:18
    +8

    No thank you. If you think Qantas/Jetstar is bad, Bonza is worse. In December they cancelled a whopping 20% of flights.

    • Duece1995 on 29/01/2024 - 19:53
      +2

      Just flew to Gold Coast return to Melbourne with Bonza. Best flight and no baggage checks or weight restrictions with carry on luggage.

    • Regie69 on 29/01/2024 - 20:00
      -1

      They cancelled gold coast to Darwin route in Dec as another plane hit their plane. Pretty sure it was a one off.

      • ol mate on 29/01/2024 - 20:26
        +5

        I thought it was because they assumed they could use Flair’s planes and crew on their AOC, and CASA disagreed…

    • SimAus007 on 29/01/2024 - 20:52
      +3

      Actually, other than December, they beat Qantas and Jetstar. Take a look further at their history for the last 12 months.
      It was a one off as one plane was waiting CASA approval which was delayed by 2 weeks.

    • GeneralSkunk on 29/01/2024 - 22:17

      How many did Qantas/Jetstar cancel? Got any figures to back this up?

      • j0hnd0e on 29/01/2024 - 22:32
        +1

        https://www.bitre.gov.au/statistics/aviation/otp_month

        Bonza recorded the highest percentage of cancellations at 19.4 per cent during the month, followed by Skytans at 9.0 per cent, Virgin Australia at 7.7 per cent, Jetstar at 5.5 per cent, QantasLink at 4.3 per cent, Qantas at 2.7 per cent, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines at 2.6 per cent, and Rex Airlines at 0.6 per cent.

        • GeneralSkunk on 31/01/2024 - 07:45

          Thanks, appreciate that. It looks like the reason was CASA approval so it’s a bit unusual.

        • SShannonAU on 01/02/2024 - 20:36
          +1

          What is doesn’t tell you is how many flights in total. What’s the percentage of? Of course Bonza is going to be higher than all the other airlines, as they have less flights in total compared to the other airlines. With a total of 5 planes, of course if one plane is out of action, then they either need to cancel or work into their timetable to recover the other flights with the remaining aircraft available.

          The way the media portray Bonza as being the airline with the highest cancellation rate without backing it up with cancelled vs total is deceiving.
          When we need competition in the domestic market, this doesn’t help.

          I’ve flown 3 flights with Bonza since their inception and they have been absolutely amazing and will continue to support them and I hope the rest of Australia gives them a fair go.

          • enthusiast on 02/02/2024 - 00:10
            +2

            @SShannonAU:

            I’ve flown 3 flights with Bonza since their inception and they have been absolutely amazing and will continue to support them and I hope the rest of Australia gives them a fair go.

            @SShannonAU - I 100% agree!! I flew with them 7 times last year, and again last weekend. They are excellent!

            • SShannonAU on 02/02/2024 - 01:10

              @enthusiast: I actually just flew with them a few hours ago (so my 4th flight, and nabbed the ticket during this sale), from MEL to OOL, onboard one their aircraft wet leased from Flair Airlines in Canada.

              Aircraft departed on time as scheduled, arrived on time into OOL, Canadian crew were absolutely amazing, so friendly and welcoming.
              food ordered via the app and delivered to your seat so you aren’t having to wait for the cart to come down the aisle.

              What a great experience for the Flair crew as well, being able to come work in Australia and at the same time seeing the amazing sights and scenery that we have.

    • Tollery on 30/01/2024 - 11:45

      Just sharing my thoughts here. Airlines always have cancelled flights, a percentage of fights that get cancelled is due to not intended to fly, it's to do with gate slots at airports. This make airlines max out their slots or lose them, this results in cancelled flights. Once again we are the ones who suffer.

    • enthusiast on 02/02/2024 - 00:09

      @j0hnd0e - this was due to delays with CASA approvals with new aircraft they are loaning from Canada. As they grow their fleet they will be more reliable!

  • CheapBrah on 29/01/2024 - 19:21
    +5

    Got to ask yourself if you want to fly on a 737 MAX. Newer than anything else you'll fly on domestically, but doors may come off.

    • Switchblade88 on 29/01/2024 - 19:45
      +3

      At least it'll sound funny when they hit the ground.

      Because, you know, they boeing

    • Regie69 on 29/01/2024 - 20:08

      Virgin use 737 Max and have more on order..

    • nightelves on 29/01/2024 - 20:31
      +2

      Sounds like a bucket list item.

    • Ventak on 29/01/2024 - 21:34
      +2

      Isn't that the 737 Max 9s? Thought we don't have them in Australia, only the 8s.

    • financialminimalism on 01/02/2024 - 21:00

      door plug

    • enthusiast on 02/02/2024 - 00:11

      @CheapBrah - these Max 8's don't have the door plugs that the Alaskan 737 Max 9 had.

  • jhlook on 29/01/2024 - 19:25
    +1

    Got my flights cancelled in December, the first one after check in. Makes it costly to get another flight last minute and then it took more than a month for the refund, buyer beware

  • Onemoredeal on 29/01/2024 - 19:27
    -2

    Just happy they don’t fly to Sydney so I don’t have to consider them at all

    • howcan on 29/01/2024 - 23:26
      +4

      You're happy there's less competition in the market so the major airlines can charge whatever prices they please? That's some Einstein level thinking right there.

  • jayk87 on 29/01/2024 - 19:58
    +5

    And as the plane crashed down,
    He thought, “Well, wasn’t this a bargain?”

    • sh4hp on 29/01/2024 - 20:42
      +1

      Gotta make it worth $49!

  • Drewski181 on 29/01/2024 - 19:59

    Be like Tiger……..copious amounts of flight cancellations and delays. You get what you pay for is what I always say. Good Luck!!!

    • Gunk on 29/01/2024 - 22:02
      +1

      Not quite true in Qantas' case these days. You only pay for Alan's bonus and don't get much in return.

  • Sun One on 29/01/2024 - 19:59

    Please update title [app only]

  • xdirex on 29/01/2024 - 20:03
    +22

    A lot of snark in the comments.

    Surely a new airline feeling it out (with a few teething issues included) would be welcome to improve competition in a market that doesn’t have much choice or price competitiveness??

    Especially if the actually fly some decent regional routes instead of the usual double leg Wherever > Capital > Wherever scenario.

    Domestic flight competition could do with all the support we can give it.

    Am I missing something regarding reputation, ownership, etc?

    In fairness I have NO sympathy for requiring an app download to book, is that actually the case?

    • Switchblade88 on 29/01/2024 - 20:51

      if they actually fly some decent regional routes

      Which, given the cancellation history, is a very big IF

      Competition is good… but they've got to at least meet the standard set by the competition to be considered 'competitive'.

    • Duece1995 on 29/01/2024 - 20:54
      +3

      The cancellations in December were as a result of aircraft delays. Whilst they shouldn't of booked the tickets without the planes i have been monitoring the flights from Melbourne airport daily for 2 weeks and they have not had one cancellation.

      https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/airline/bonza

    • Flying Ace on 29/01/2024 - 22:35

      Stupid name, stupid livery, not a fan of the 737-8, I hate their “bogan airline” schtick, stupid booking system, and their parent company is as dodgy as hell.

    • perfectlydark on 29/01/2024 - 22:45
      +1

      its entirely the app for me. utterly rediculous business model

    • Stewardo on 29/01/2024 - 22:50

      I agree best thing for all consumers is greater competition.
      There is a practical reason for downloading the app as it becomes your boarding pass then it’s also needed onboard, when in the air, it becomes entertainment portal, live map and the food and beverage ordering device.

    • enthusiast on 02/02/2024 - 00:17
      +1

      Surely a new airline feeling it out (with a few teething issues included) would be welcome to improve competition in a market that doesn’t have much choice or price competitiveness??

      Especially if the actually fly some decent regional routes instead of the usual double leg Wherever > Capital > Wherever scenario.

      Domestic flight competition could do with all the support we can give it.

      So true, @xdirex!!

      Don't we want more affordable domestic fare pricing? And not getting shafted if you have to buy a ticket close to when the flight departs? On Bonza, if seats are available, you won't be paying through the roof.

      In fairness I have NO sympathy for requiring an app download to book, is that actually the case?

      I'm not a fan of the app, but it's the one option they have and maintain - which covers booking, boarding passes, in air entertainment, menu ordering (the latter can be done via a web page onboard the plane, when connected to the plane WiFi)

      You can also book at many travel agents around Australia if you don't want to use the app. You'll just have their service fees added.

      • xdirex on 04/02/2024 - 21:06

        Agreed and I appreciate your response. In the meantime I have downloaded the app it’s fine, I had no idea it had the additional entertainment/menu functionality.

        I do think they’d be removing a point of friction if they had website bookings, but what I can see works well.

        We need competition. Bring on the regional routes. 👍

  • AircraftFreight on 29/01/2024 - 20:19
    +1

    Only a 20% cancellation rate and a 71% delay rate this month according to the ABS LMAO

    • brad1-8tsi on 29/01/2024 - 20:45
      +1

      I think I read the stat last week that there's a 50% chance your flight will be late or not be there.

  • Zapwap on 29/01/2024 - 21:40
    +1

    200,000 seats.. our first birthday

    Should've offered to deliver 20 flights on time w/o cancellation.

  • AnthonyM on 29/01/2024 - 21:42

    Their website doesn't even have a route map.

    Just not worth the effort.

  • Wiadro on 29/01/2024 - 21:45

    do they even fly to and from sydney

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