Bonza cancels all flights across Australia as owners consider airline’s ‘ongoing viability’

Passengers left stranded as services suspended amid speculation budget carrier’s aircraft have been repossessed

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The low-cost airline Bonza has abruptly cancelled all its flights across Australia, with speculation its aircraft have been repossessed, as its owners consider the viability of the carrier’s future.

Passengers were left stranded at a handful of airports when Bonza “temporarily suspended” all services due to be operated on Tuesday with no notice.

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