As per reports, Air India Flight 126, traveling from Chicago to Delhi on March 5, was forced to turn around mid-flight after multiple toilets became clogged. About two hours into the journey, crew members reported that several toilets had become "unserviceable,

An Air India flight from Chicago to New Delhi last Wednesday was forced to return several hours into its journey after multiple bathrooms on the plane were clogged with rags, clothes and plastic bags,

Air India faces problems with clogged toilets on long-haul flights due to passengers flushing inappropriate items. This has caused several flights to divert or return. Engineers and crew members suggest improvements to lavatory facilities and better passenger education to prevent such issues.