American Airlines flight diverts after six lavatories fail

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 08:13 · Archive

American Airlines Flight 37 from Madrid to Dallas diverted to New York after six of eight lavatories failed mid-flight on 6 October.

American Airlines Flight 37 was travelling from Madrid to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on 6 October when six of the aircraft's eight lavatories failed mid-flight, forcing a diversion to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. Only two lavatories remained operational during the transatlantic flight.

When air traffic control asked the pilot why the aircraft needed to divert, the pilot reported that only two lavatories were working. 'You said only two potties, is that right?' the controller asked. 'That's affirmative,' the pilot responded.

American Airlines confirmed the diversion, stating there was 'an issue with the aircraft's lavatories'. The aircraft landed safely at JFK, where it underwent a maintenance inspection. Following the inspection, the plane re-departed for Dallas Fort Worth.

How it is being reported

• Nightmare American Airlines flight forced to divert to JFK Airport after 6 restrooms fail midairSix of the aircraft's eight lavatories were not working — leaving only two available.New York Post · 10 Oct, 07:56
• Nightmare flight forced to divert to New York after 6 restrooms fail midairAfter six of its eight lavatories failed, leaving only two working mid-flight, American Airlines Flight 37 from Madrid to Dallas diverted to JFK in New York City.Fox News · 9 Oct, 15:31

In this story: American Airlines · Madrid · Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · John F. Kennedy International Airport

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