the flight would have continued to Syd & Mel (on option was looked at Fra-Per-Mel & Lhr-Per-Syd). which ever way it would have been a better option getting the 777 LR and by passing asia. this would also benefit growing
the WA leisure/ business market. lets not forget the evergrowing mining industry.
TBM legend. as a point of interest what reason was given for the IV downgrades? This sector is done normally by a 747J with 56 JC.