Bonza enters voluntary administration after abruptly cancelling all flights across Australia

Passengers were earlier left stranded as discussions took place on viability of business'

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The low-cost airline Bonza entered voluntary administration on Tuesday, after abruptly cancelling all of its flights following the repossession of its entire fleet that caught its CEO by surprise.

Passengers were left stranded at a handful of airports when Bonza temporarily suspended" all services due to be operated on Tuesday with no notice, as the airline's owners considered the viability of the business' future.

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