News & Media

24 October 2023 Media Release Sunshine Coast Airport first airport in Australia to install BindiMaps - improving accessibility for passengers of all abilities Sunshine Coast Airport has become the first airport in Australia to install inclusive mapping technology...

17 October 2023 Media Release Sunshine Coast Airport announces appointment of new CEO Sunshine Coast Airport (SCA) announced today the appointment of Mr Chris Mills as CEO to lead the next chapter in the Airport’s growth. Chris Mills is an experienced CEO with a...

20 Sept 2023 Media Release Time to croc and roll as Bonza launches direct flights between the Sunshine Coast and Darwin Sunshine Coast Airport and Bonza have celebrated another milestone today with the announcement of a new direct service between the Sunshine Coast...

1 Sept 2023 Media Release Sunshine Coast Airport soars to new heights as it celebrates record passenger growth Sunshine Coast Airport has celebrated record passenger numbers in July 23, with more than 178,000 passengers passing through the terminal. This incredible...

25 June 2023 Media Release Sunshine Coast Airport says ‘Kia Ora’ as Air New Zealand returns to the Coast Sunshine Coast Airport has today welcomed back Air New Zealand, celebrating the return of direct international services. The seasonal service operates three times...

8 June 2023 MEDIA RELEASE NEW HEAD OF AVIATION DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCED FOR SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT Sunshine Coast Airport today announced the appointment of Carl Jones as its new Head of Aviation Development reporting to the General Manager Aviation and Commercial. ...

23 May 2023 MEDIA RELEASE Collaboration is key during Sunshine Coast Airport’s emergency exercise Sunshine Coast Airport coordinated a multi-agency emergency field exercise today as part of the Airport’s on-going commitment to safety and emergency management...

6 May 2023 MEDIA RELEASE It’s music to the ears of travellers as flights commence between the Sunshine Coast and Tamworth Marking the 13th flight to commence out of their home base at Sunshine Coast Airport, Bonza today launched the last of the initial new routes...

21 April 2023 MEDIA RELEASE From the Big Pineapple to the Big Banana - direct flights are “big” news for these iconic holiday destinations Thanks to the latest Bonza route unveiled yesterday, travellers can now fly directly between the Sunshine Coast and Coffs Harbour...

12 April 2023 MEDIA RELEASE Holiday makers rejoice as direct flights to Port Macquarie from Sunshine Coast Airport commence saving travellers time and money With school holidays in NSW and Qld in full swing, taking the family on vacation just got a whole lot easier...

7 April 2023 MEDIA RELEASE It's a hoppy Easter for families as first flights to Albury from the Sunshine Coast Airport commence As the school holidays get into full swing over the Easter break, Bonza is today continuing the roll out of their new routes, with...

4 April 2023 MEDIA RELEASE TRAVELLERS CAN NOW EXPLORE THE MIGHTY MURRAY RIVER OR DISCOVER THE DELIGHTS OF VICTORIA'S FOOD BOWL AS DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM SUNSHINE COAST TO MILDURA COMMENCE As the roll out of their first flights continues Bonza today took to the skies,...

30 March 2023 MEDIA RELEASE MELBOURNE FOODIES EXPERIENCE A CURATED TASTE OF THE SUNSHINE COAST AS FIRST BONZA FLIGHT TOUCHES DOWN Rolling out the welcome mat to the first official Bonza flight from Melbourne, the Sunshine Coast gave passengers a taste of the many...

28 March 2023 MEDIA RELEASE CHEERS TO DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM THE SUNSHINE COAST TO THE HUNTER VALLEY WINE COUNTRY Weekend getaways to the Hunter Valley just got a whole lot easier, for people travelling from the Sunshine Coast, thanks to the commencement of direct...

27 March 2023 MEDIA RELEASE TRAVELLERS CAN NOW TAKE OFF FOR TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND AS FLIGHTS FROM THE SUNSHINE COAST TO CAIRNS COMMENCE For tourists and locals a trip to Tropical North Queensland, out of the Sunshine Coast, is now easier than ever thanks to...

14 March 2023 MEDIA RELEASE BEEF OR REEF? SUNNY COAST TRAVELLERS CAN NOW EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS AS DIRECT FLIGHTS TO ROCKHAMPTON AND THE CAPRICORN COAST/SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF COMMENCE Regional travellers have even more travel choices as of today with...

7 March 2023 MEDIA RELEASE AIR NEW ZEALAND ANNOUNCES 2023 SUNSHINE COAST SERVICE Air New Zealand has announced its direct service between the Sunshine Coast and Auckland is recommencing from 25 June, 2023. Once again opening the Sunshine Coast to the world, Air New...

22 February 2023 MEDIA RELEASE FOOTY FANS AND HOLIDAYMAKERS REJOICE AS REGIONAL AIR TRAVEL BYPASSES CITIES SAVING TIME AND MONEY In another industry first Australia’s newest low cost carrier is today leaving its home base on the Sunshine Coast and is heading for...

21 February 2023 MEDIA RELEASE THE SUNSHINE COAST GETS A TASTE OF MELBOURNE AS BONZA COMMENCES DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN THE SUNSHINE COAST AND MELBOURNE (AVALON) Onboard the Bonza first flight to Melbourne (Avalon) was a myriad of local foodies and businesses from the...

14 February 2023 MEDIA RELEASE LOVE IS IN THE AIR AS SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT HOSTS ITS FIRST WEDDING FOR THE REAL SHAZZA AND BAZZA A local Sunshine Coast couple have decided to renew their wedding vows in front of Bonza’s very own Bazza before taking to the skies on...