Air India Flight AI126 was making its way over Greenland on March 5 when 11 out of its 12 toilets broke down. About an hour and forty-five minutes into the flight, the crew reported some of the lavatories in Business and Economy Class to be unserviceable. By this time, the aircraft was overflying the Atlantic, leaving points in Europe as potential cities to divert to. However, due to restrictions on night operations at most of the European airports, it was decided to divert back to Chicago. The airline also issued photos in which it can be seen several substances were being pulled out of the plumbing pipes. \”We would like to confirm that as part of our investigation into the incident, our teams found polythene bags, rags, and clothes that had been flushed down and stuck in the plumbing,\” said an Air India spokesperson. The decision to divert was taken entirely in the interest of passenger comfort and safety, said the spokesperson. Upon landing at Chicago, all passengers and crew disembarked normally and have been provided with accommodation to minimise inconvenience.