Originally Posted by
Transition Layer
Just hypothesising here, but something may have been lost in translation with the media and the diversion was actually due to strong enroute headwinds, which regularly stretch the limits of the 737 on Brisbane-Perth sectors with a full load.
QF Planning have advised relevant parties that the A220s (when enough are available) will be doing BNE - PER at a higher frequency (+1-2 more per day) as they are more suited to the sector length.