Bonza, a low-cost carrier, has entered into administration after its passengers were told that their flights had been canceled.
Those who were left behind saw their planes being towed away from the tarmac.
Tim Jordan, the company’s CEO, apologized to the passengers and noted that the business was temporarily suspended to determine its future.
The union boss claimed that the aviation industry is in crisis. Some of the airports affected by the situation experienced confusion and shock, such as Melbourne’s Tullamarine.
Tracy Hilbert was stranded at the airport when her flight was canceled to visit her family after her father passed away.
According to an ABC journalist, the screens of the airport had been wiped out, leaving no sign of Bonza.
In an interview with Today, Hilbert said she was devastated by the situation. She was supposed to be with her relatives, but her trip was suddenly canceled.
A two-hour flight meant to take me home was suddenly canceled.
Nicole Morris, who was supposed to be on her way back from London, said that she was informed that her flight had been canceled after she arrived at the airport.
Flights to various cities, including Melbourne, were suspended.
The routes to and from the company’s base on the Sunshine Coast were also affected.
Documents filed by Hall Chadwick indicated that the company had been placed in administration.