GRAPE NEWS FOR VICTORIA AS BONZA CONNECTS MELBOURNE AND MILDURA

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Bonza has launched its first ever flight between Melbourne (Tullamarine) and Mildura. The three times weekly service will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with fares starting from just $49 per person (one way).

The new route is expected to give Victorians in both locations the opportunity to connect with friends and family more often as well as holiday within the State.

“If you live in Melbourne or Mildura and have been putting off seeing the rellies or having a holiday at home, now is perfect timing to grab a low cost flight. Whether you’re hiring a houseboat on the Murray River and exploring Mildura’s wineries, or indulging in Melbourne’s galleries and cafes - it is now more affordable than before,” said Carly Povey, Bonza’s Chief Commercial Officer.

Onboard the flight was a group of avid aviation photographers who have all shot images of Bonza’s fleet at Melbourne Airport in recent weeks since the airline started operations from what is its second base. So far to launch from Melbourne Airport are direct and low-cost services to Rockhampton, Port Macquarie, Sunshine Coast, Tamworth and Toowoomba Wellcamp. Later this week, Bonza will launch services between the Victorian capital and Bundaberg and Gladstone, with a new route to Mackay getting wheels up on 23 May. Bonza also operates a direct flight between both Avalon and Mildura and the Sunshine Coast.

Waiting to welcome travellers this evening is Trevor Wilcock, CEO of Mildura Airport.

“The Mildura community is very excited to welcome Bonza to the vital link between our region and the State Capital. Eight out of 10 travellers through our airport currently connect to Melbourne and this new link further enhances the essential ties between the two cities. It is great news for our region!”

Among those celebrating today’s inaugural service is Jim Parashos, Melbourne Airport’s Chief of Aviation.

“Bonza is doing things differently and Melbourne Airport is proud to be the only capital city on the airline’s launch network,” he said.

“The extra capacity and competition Bonza brings to this route with its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will help more tourists, families, farm workers and businesses to connect, which is great for Melbourne, Mildura and the broader state economy.”

Travellers are encouraged to download the Fly Bonza app which is the only place to book direct.

*Source: Heather Mollins heather.mollins@flybonza.com