Golden hour at LAX as Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, flight 8 to London, departs from Runway 6R, captured during the Airline Videos Live broadcast on November 21st, 2025. #airlinevideoslive #airlinevideos #laxairport #aviation #aviationgeek #aviationdaily #boeing787 | AIRLINE VIDEOS

Passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to New York were shocked when their luggage came out at JFK Airport covered in a foul-smelling brown sludge, which many believed was human waste. Viral videos showed suitcases splattered with the substance, and passengers claimed the smell was unbearable. One traveller said airport staff didn’t offer wipes, clean bags, or sanitiser, and just told them to email customer service. Virgin Atlantic later denied the substance was human waste, saying i