An Air India flight from Chicago to Delhi was forced to turn back after spending 10 hours in the air due to a major plumbing failure. Nine out of ten toilets on the Boeing 777 aircraft became non-functional, leaving passengers stranded in an uncomfortable situation.
Unexpected Mid-Air Crisis
The flight took off from Chicago O’Hare Airport but was unable to continue to India as the toilets became unusable. With nearly 350 passengers onboard, the crew had no option but to return to Chicago, causing significant inconvenience and frustration.
Passengers Left Stranded
Upon landing, affected passengers were provided with hotel accommodations and meal vouchers, but many expressed disappointment over the incident. Some took to social media, criticising the airline for poor maintenance and questioning the preparedness of its long-haul flights.
Air India’s Response
Air India issued a statement apologising for the situation and cited technical failure as the reason for the toilet malfunction. The airline assured passengers that they were working on preventing similar issues in the future.
Online Reactions: ‘Curry in a Hurry’ Trends
Social media users reacted with humour and frustration. The phrase ‘Curry in a Hurry’ trended online, with many sarcastically pointing out Air India’s repeated maintenance issues. Others questioned how a modern aircraft could face such a basic yet serious problem.
With growing competition in international travel, incidents like these put pressure on Air India to improve aircraft maintenance and passenger experience.
