An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in New York on Tuesday. The diversion was caused by a lack of working bathrooms on board.
The plane normally has eight lavatories. Only two were operational during the flight, according to the airline.
The flight crew decided to land after determining the number of usable bathrooms was inadequate. The aircraft was redirected to New York as a precaution.
American Airlines confirmed the issue involved broken lavatories. The airline did not specify what caused the bathrooms to fail.
A plane with only two working bathrooms for all passengers can create serious discomfort. Long flights typically require multiple functional lavatories to meet passenger needs.
The Federal Aviation Administration sets guidelines for lavatory availability on commercial flights. Airlines must ensure adequate facilities for the number of people on board.
The flight landed safely, and passengers were able to disembark normally. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
American Airlines arranged for the plane to be inspected and repaired after landing. The flight was expected to continue once the bathroom issue was resolved.
