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Air India Flight Turns Back Over Clogged Toilets

3/13/2025

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Air India is calling on passengers to be mindful of lavatory use after Flight AI126 from Chicago to Delhi had to turn back due to eight clogged toilets. The culprits? Plastic bags and clothing. This incident adds to a troubling trend with the airline's Boeing 777s, prompting accommodations and new flight arrangements for affected travelers.

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Air India is calling on passengers to be mindful of lavatory use after Flight AI126 from Chicago to Delhi had to turn back due to eight clogged toilets. The culprits? Plastic bags and clothing. This incident adds to a troubling trend with the airline's Boeing 777s, prompting accommodations and new flight arrangements for affected travelers.