If you were on Virgin Australia flight 7 last week, you might have noticed an unusual pre-flight message from your captain. Conditions were good and he expected an on-time arrival, and of course there could be no congregating near lavatories or in the aisle.
Then he added: “We would also like to highlight the very special guests we have on board tonight. Australia’s Little League baseball team is on its way to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. They’re representing Australia to the rest of the world. Out of more than 6,000 Little League teams around the globe, they’re one of 16 final teams who have achieved this.