Jetstar ramps up Sunshine Coast–Melbourne services

Employees were notified of their termination at a meeting on Tuesday morning. Should Bonza be liquidated, the terminations will allow staff to claim unpaid salaries through the government’s Fair Entitlement Guarantee.

Speaking on ABC Radio National on Thursday morning, Rod Sims insisted that the Australian aviation market can sustain more competition, but said this is being held back by poor policy settings around slot management at Sydney Airport.

The rival airline on Tuesday also reiterated its pledge to help stranded passengers get home and offered to assist Bonza staff members affected by news of its voluntary administration.