and the QF media woman says:
"Qantas spokeswoman Kristy McSweeney said the captain had suffered from a "minor" health problem in the air and called ahead for the ambulance.
It is understood the captain fell sick about an hour away from Perth.
Ms McSweeney said the captain was not integral to the take-off or landing of a plane, with the first officer capable of landing the plane safely.
She said the flight was not delayed and the plane will continue on its planned flights."
Watch out QF skippers, you are no longer required in the cockpit.
Sorry boys and girls, didn't see the first post.