AFF on AIR Podcast

AFF on AIR Podcast


Bonza Launches Flights in Australia + Qantas Double Status Credits – AIR099

March 25, 2023

The AFF on Air podcast is back! While we were taking a summer break, a brand new airline called Bonza launched flights in the Australian market.


In this episode, Matt chats to the CEO of Bonza Tim Jordan to find out what’s involved in starting a new airline in Australia, how the launch has been going, why the airline doesn’t offer website bookings and what’s next for Bonza’s route network.


Also in this episode: Qantas has released a new Double Status Credits offer, and how to be notified when airlines release new reward seats.


Episode contents:


  • 1:05 – Fortnightly news round-up
  • 10:31 – Interview with Tim Jordan, CEO of Bonza
  • 34:19 – Qantas’ latest “double status credits” offer
  • 38:46 – Listener question: How to get alerted when airlines release new award availability

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Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: