In a expected dense configuration HNL would be an issue westbound. Cairns to Japan would work.
PR have been flying it MNL-SYD/MEL which is the longest in this part of the world.
Still an an absolute weapon on long distance range over the MAX 10. But I don’t think Virgin intended to use it on 7-10 hour trips so will just carry higher loads domestically which is probably a wise call after seeing recent profit numbers.
They did state they also intend to use them domestically to relieve some of the demand pressure with Sydney which is still over half a decade away from Western opening.