A Qantas flight from Townsville to Brisbane was diverted to Rockhampton this morning after experiencing a pressurisation issue. Flight QF 1871, which had been cruising at normal altitudes, suddenly descended 20,000 feet in just minutes before stabilizing at 10,000 feet.
The aircraft, upon encountering the problem, requested a priority landing at Rockhampton, the nearest available airport. A Qantas spokesperson confirmed the flight landed safely and assured passengers would be transferred to alternative flights to Brisbane.
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