What:

Virgin Australia will celebrate the arrival of its 100th Boeing 737 by taking 100 Starlight children and their families to the skies for an unforgettable experience on the aircraft's first passenger flight out of Sydney.

The unique Starlight flight will include games, entertainment, surprise celebrity guests and a musical performance at 30,000 feet.

Interviews and vibrant visuals will be available prior to the flight, including the families with Captain Starlight, Virgin Australia pilots and cabin crew alongside the airline's brand new aircraft on the tarmac.

Where:

Service Desk 15, Terminal 2, Sydney Domestic Airport, Mascot

When:

Monday, 5 August, 10.15am for a 10.30am interview and photo call.

Who:

The following will be available for comment:

- Danielle Keighery, Group Executive of Corporate Communications, Virgin Australia

- Louise Baxter, Starlight Children's Foundation CEO

- Select Starlight children and their families, plus Captain Starlight characters and special guests

RSVP:

Please RSVP to Brooke Devereux: brooke.devereux@openhaus.net.au  or 0449 013 151

PLEASE NOTE:

- Media wanting to access the tarmac must have a current driver's license, birth certificate or

passport for security purposes.

- Please allow adequate time to proceed through security.

- Video News Release of event, including interviews, will be available via satellite ex Globecast,

Sydney at 1530 (AET).

- The VNR and ANR audio grabs will also be available for download from 1530 at: http://mediagame-1.wistia.com/projects/pu6i0xkzda