To the doomsayers out there wondering how Bonza will fill flights on slim looking pairs, I think Bonza may have a very large ace up their sleeve..
In my opinion Bonza (at Maroochydore) are setting up a north Brisbane hub
They have announced 19 sectors per week south of Maroochydore along with 18 sectors to the north
When they release their timetable, you will find that on most days, 2-3 flights will arrive from the north, then head south and the same will happen in reverse
So for example
Don't look at just Mildura, Albury, Coffs, Port Maq, Newcastle or Melbourne to Maroochydore
Look at all of those destinations following on to
Cairns, Townsville, Whitsunday, Mackay and Rocky
This extra set of 35 1 stop pairs via their first hub at Maroochydore will ensure that their planes will be fuller than if they were to try to survive on their direct only flights
Instant transfers in a smaller terminal with cheaper fees than Brisbane
This also explains why they did not announce Sydney amongst their initial launch routes as they are holding out for SWA
Further hubs may well include Newcastle, Avalon and Wellcamp
Watch this space..........
And Ballarat.