‘Need a hazmat suit’: Virgin flight attendants are sick of cleaning dirty planes

The Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 22, 2026

Cabin crew want dedicated cleaning crews to return as the mess left by passengers and gruelling turnaround duties leave staff working up to 10 hours without a break.

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