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India Flight Returns to Chicago After Toilets Malfunction Mid-Flight

A flight from Chicago to Delhi was forced to turn back after nearly all onboard toilets became inoperable, leaving over 300 passengers with limited facilities.

  • Air India Flight 126 from Chicago to Delhi turned around five hours into its journey due to malfunctioning toilets, resulting in a 10-hour round trip.
  • Reports vary on the number of broken toilets, with sources citing either nine of ten or eleven of twelve lavatories being inoperable.
  • The sole functional toilet was located in the business class section, serving over 300 passengers across all cabin classes.
  • Passengers were provided accommodation upon landing in Chicago, and Air India offered refunds or complimentary rescheduling options.
  • Experts suggest such widespread toilet malfunctions are unusual and may not solely result from passenger misuse.
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