We feel as though a local legend could either be a dedicated charity worker in the community or someone who frequently drinks beer out of a shoe!

However, it’s not yet confirmed whether the pilots will be willing to give life advice to drunk passengers, like the rideshare app.

The rumours are that the new COO yelled “Bonza” when he got the job and giggled to himself because he thought it was a good joke.

Travel Weekly also only serves Aussie food to its visitors, although that’s because we’ve demanded that management keep the pantry stocked with as many Tim Tams as possible.

In a very suspiciously timed announcement, Airlie Beach appears to be indulging Australia’s fascination with larger than life roadside attractions.

Looking to become a high flying (geddit?) new recruit at Australia’s newest airline? Gather your compression socks, because we’ve got good news for you.

The budget airline is spreading its wings and servicing more routes around Australia for regional travellers.

Much to the disappointment of Travel Weekly staff, this news has nothing to do with the board game Monopoly, which is probably for the best considering our penchant for flipping over the board and storming off.

Were you more excited by Bonza’s flight route announcement or it’s Budgie Smuggler’s announcement? We here at Travel Weekly remain conflicted.

Does this mean the airline’s cabin crew will be decked out in the iconic piece of Aussie swimwear? Probably not, but you’ll have to click here to find out for sure.

The battle of the airlines begins before Bonza has even put a plane in the air. We can’t wait to see what happens after lift-off.

The new hires seem fit and ready to go. Unfortunately they declined my job application which was a video of me playing flight simulator.