Budget Australian airline Bonza certified to fly amid push to reduce cost of domestic travel

Civil Aviation Safety Authority issues air operator's certificate to long-delayed budget carrier

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Bonza, the long-delayed budget carrier that has promised low-cost airfares and purple budgie smugglers on board, has cleared the final step of regulatory approval and will soon begin selling tickets.

The Australian government hopes the aspiring airline's entry into the market will help reduce domestic fares.

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