Australian low-cost airline Bonza has filed for bankruptcy. Thousands of passengers are therefore stranded Down Under.
Australia’s newest budget airline, Bonza, has gone into administration after abruptly canceling all of its flights on Tuesday (April 30). According to a BBC report, thousands of passengers across Australia are now in a difficult situation.
The airline, which has been operating since last year, has been facing financial difficulties. Aviation is one of the most important industries in Australia, dominated by Qantas and Virgin Australia. Bonza’s aircraft, a Boeing 737 Max fleet, were seized by creditors on Tuesday, local media reported.
Bonza commented on the situation in a statement: “We apologize to our customers who have been affected by this and we are working as quickly as possible to determine a path forward that ensures there is continued competition in the Australian aviation market gives.”
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