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Air India Flight Diverted to Frankfurt Over Clogged Lavatories, Second Incident in Two Months

The Toronto-Delhi flight resumed after a two-hour stop in Frankfurt, highlighting ongoing maintenance and passenger behavior issues on long-haul routes.

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The airline, in a statement issued on Monday, confirmed the diversion and attributed it to a “technical issue”. (HT File)
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Overview

  • Flight AI188 from Toronto to Delhi was diverted to Frankfurt on May 2 due to multiple clogged lavatories, with at least five toilets reported unserviceable.
  • The aircraft, a 15.8-year-old Boeing 777-300ER, resumed its journey to Delhi after a two-hour stop where the issue was resolved.
  • This marks the second mid-air diversion for Air India in less than two months, following a similar incident on a Chicago-Delhi flight in March.
  • Aging plumbing systems on older aircraft and improper passenger use, such as flushing non-disposable items, are cited as contributing factors.
  • Air India has reiterated its commitment to safety and is reviewing maintenance protocols while urging passengers to use lavatories appropriately.