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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.

An Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi turned back after 10 hours in the air (Representational image)
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The passengers were being offered full refunds on cancellation and complimentary rescheduling, the Air India spokesperson said. (Representational photo)

Overview

  • 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.