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Virgin Blue and FOXTEL/AUSTAR have joined forces to bring you live satellite TV at 40 000 feet.  There are 24 channels on offer from the moment your board.  All you have to do is plug in your headset and sit back and relax.

There’s live News, Sport, Music, General Entertainment, and plenty of programs for the kids.

To find out what’s playing on your flight check out the FOXTEL/AUSTAR TV guide.  All you need to do is enter the time and date of your flight!

Logo  Channel Number  Synopsis 
 Sky News SKY NEWS is Australia’s news channel, delivering bulletins on the hour, every hour, 24 hours a day, including Australia’s first seven days per week breakfast news show, First Edition. From local and state news, to national and international events, SKY NEWS delivers live breaking coverage as well as Australia’s most extensive line-up of national affairs programmes, including Agenda, Sunday Agenda, Eco Report, Sunday Business and Sky Business Report . 
  Your money. Your channel. The first business channel made by Australians for Australians, the Sky News Business Channel will change the way you think about money. The Business Channel features live coverage of the ASX, the latest from world markets as well as information to help you make the most of your money, your business, your family and your future. 
Fox 8  It’s All Here!
For non-stop entertainment, pleasure seekers across Australia look no further than FOX8. With exclusive series, event television, the hottest international shows and local productions, FOX8 delivers it all, 24 hours a day. FOX8 has your entertainment needs covered. 
Arena 4 Watch What Happens, from the red carpet to the kitchen - Arena has it all. Quality hit shows, Australian television premieres, compelling drama, outrageous talk, must see sitcoms and unique reality. FOOD, FASHION, BEAUTY, DESIGN and GOSSIP. 
TV1  5 TV1 is the home of television’s greatest hits. From the best in comedy and action, the grooviest movies and more, TV1 has something for everyone. Tune in for favourites such as Seinfeld, Frasier, Law and Order: Criminal Intent and SVU, Monk, The Office, House, NCIS and Bewitched. 
UK-TV  6 UKTV showcases the best of British television, from hilarious comedies to hard hitting dramas as well as real life entertainment – if it is a success in Britain then you can see it on UKTV. 
The Lifestyle Channel  7 One of Australia’s most popular subscription TV destinations, The LifeStyle Channel is inspirational, informative and always entertaining with an emphasis on contemporary lifestyle interests. Showcasing the finest collection of popular and unique programming both from Australia and across the globe, our programming covers a diverse range of topics including food and wine, home and garden, leisure, travel and real life dramas. 
The Lifestyle Food Channel  8  We love food, our viewers love entertainment and our channel is the meeting place. Like a busy family kitchen LifeStyle FOOD is a fun and entertaining place to be.
Animal Planet  9 Animal Planet is about bringing the most striking animal moments into viewers’ homes. From catching the world’s deadliest snakes for anti-venom, to saving big city pets from abusive owners, to witnessing the first breath of a newborn cheetah, it is strong, compelling television that evokes a range of emotions. Animal Planet hosts, such as Jeff Corwin, Steve Irwin, Lyndal Davies and Sir David Attenborough, allow you to experience firsthand the adrenaline rush and awe of wildlife encounters. 
Discovery 10 Discovery Channel is the world’s biggest fan of the world.  There’s nothing else that
entertains, challenges and teaches like the planet all around us.
History Channel  11 THE HISTORY CHANNEL™ is Australia’s only television channel purely dedicated to history 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bringing the power and passion of the past to life with critically acclaimed documentaries and entertainment specials, THE HISTORY CHANNEL is not only about people and places of yesteryear, but also yesterday. 
Fox Sports News  12 The FOX SPORTS NEWS Channel produces timely, accurate sports news, results, opinions, comments and analysis covering all aspects of the FOX SPORTS channels, and of the wider sports arenas. 
Fox Sports  13 FOX SPORTS has the most relevant, comprehensive, live and exclusive coverage of sport on Australian television.
Programming is shown on three live FOX SPORTS channels and features unprecedented coverage of sport with an average of 20 hours of live sport every day. 
Fox Sports  14 FOX SPORTS has the most relevant, comprehensive, live and exclusive coverage of sport on Australian television.
Programming is shown on three live FOX SPORTS channels and features unprecedented coverage of sport with an average of 20 hours of live sport every day. 
Fox Sports  15 FOX SPORTS has the most relevant, comprehensive, live and exclusive coverage of sport on Australian television.
Programming is shown on three live FOX SPORTS channels and features unprecedented coverage of sport with an average of 20 hours of live sport every day. 
Fox Sports  16 FOX SPORTS has the most relevant, comprehensive, live and exclusive coverage of sport on Australian television.
Programming is shown on three live FOX SPORTS channels and features unprecedented coverage of sport with an average of 20 hours of live sport every day. 
Sky Racing  17 Australia's Racing Network. All the excitement and action of live thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing from Australia and overseas complemented with expert commentary, magazine shows, tips and panel discussions. 
Fuel TV  18 FUEL TV showcases freestyle disciplines including surf, skate, snow, BMX and FMX as well as the lifestyle programs that go with it. FUEL TV covers both competitive and non-competitive events, and provides viewers with updates on the top names and athletes in the industry. 
Boomerang  19 Boomerang is a fun, safe environment for kids that offers some of the best family viewing around. Whether you’re looking for great new shows like Horseland, Care Bears and Madeline, or, an all-time family favourite like Tom & Jerry, Looney Tunes or The Jetsons – you’ll find it all on Boomerang. And, Boomerang is the home of everyone’s favourite mystery-solving dog, Scooby-Doo too! 
Nickelodeon  20  
Nick Jr.  27 Nick Jr. is Australia’s first television channel totally dedicated to programming for preschoolers. That means you and your child can enjoy the best preschool programs from Australia and around the world, at whatever time suits you. Every show on Nick Jr. is carefully designed, scheduled and paced just for kids under five years old, so your preschooler can enjoy programs that stimulate, educate, involve and excite developing and enquiring minds. 
V  22 The leading music channel for youth, Channel [V] gives its audience the power to tune into their style of music and access exclusive local productions. With countdowns of the most downloaded clips of the day, to Custom Playlists chosen by our viewers, plus exclusive productions such as the music trivia show on wheels Cash Cab, [V] News and Hanging With…, Channel [V] brings its viewers more music television for youth than anywhere else. With their fingers on the pulse, our presenters, Danny Clayton, Jane Gazzo, Renee Bargh and Maya Jupiter bring you the latest news through their passion for all things music 
Max  23 MAX brings you a mix of music experiences from locally produced and internationally acquired music programs, to unique music playlists that offer more variety than anywhere else. Real music from the artists you love. 
 CNN 24 Be the first to know with the global newsgathering forces of CNN. You'll see up-to-the-minute news, business, lifestyle, documentaries and sport 24/7. 

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