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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Elias Visontay Transport and urban affairs reporter

Grounded: Bonza poised to join long list of failed Australian airlines

A Bonza plane taking off
A Bonza plane taking off. The airline has entered voluntary administration. Photograph: Bonza Airlines

The future of Bonza is in limbo as the fledgling budget airline enters voluntary administration – a well-trodden path in Australian aviation.

While Tuesday’s developments may come as a blow to competition in an industry dominated by a duopoly, the abrupt cancellation of services and seizure of planes will trigger memories of a long history of fallen carriers.

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