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Toilet Failure? Air India Boeing 777 Returns To Chicago O'Hare
Story by John PullenIn-flight incidents can be a cause of anxiety and stress for both passengers and crew. Despite this, disruptions and diversions due to technical issues are not uncommon. When they occur, flight crews must be prepared to calmly and swiftly divert to the nearest airport, ensuring that the safety of the passengers is not further threatened due to a technical failure. These technical issues can include urgent problems like engine failures, or more minor setbacks that still require checks.
Most times, diversions are nothing more than an inconvenience. This is especially true for long-haul flights that cross oceans, as sometimes the best airport to divert to is the one the flight previously departed from. In these cases, it can be especially frustrating for passengers-especially when the cause of the diversion does not threaten the safety of the flight.
Passengers onboard Air India Flight #126 discovered this on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. While en route to India, the cabin experienced some rather unusual setbacks that caused the aircraft to deviate from its scheduled plan and return to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. While everyone was safe, the disruption caused serious delays and frustrations for the Dehli-bound passengers.
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