Thu Mar 06 14:08:48 UTC 2025: ## Air India Flight Returns to Chicago After Lavatory Malfunction
**Chicago, IL –** An Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi made an unexpected U-turn Thursday, returning to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) more than ten hours after takeoff. While Air India cited a “technical issue,” a source revealed that a significant number of the aircraft’s lavatories were clogged, leaving only one functional for the over 340 passengers on board.
Flight AI126, operated by a Boeing 777-337 ER, experienced the malfunction mid-flight. The source indicated that of the ten lavatories (including two in first class), all but one became unusable. After a lengthy airborne period, the plane returned to Chicago.
Upon landing, all passengers and crew disembarked safely and were provided with hotel accommodations. Air India is offering passengers full refunds or complimentary rescheduling for their disrupted journey. The airline is currently making arrangements for passengers to continue their journey to Delhi.
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