20/5 QF762 Per-Mel

[Rhys Xanthis]

QF762 was returned to gate at PER today.

According to t/table, this was ops by 737-800.

It eventually departed at 15:19.

Anyone know what happend?

I heard on the radio someones partner was meant to be on the plane, they got to runway, return to gate.

They said that a replacement plane from sent from YSSY, but it was too small ? I think this part of the story may not be true (although they could have sent a 733/734. They could not get anyone from QF to comment when i was listening).

Apparently they couldnt find 4 pax either, so they had to wait for baggage for 1/2 hr to remove unaccompanied bags....

Was wondering if i could get someone to tell what transpired

Thanks!