American Airlines flight diverts to New York after restrooms fail

An American Airlines flight traveling from Madrid, Spain, to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport diverted to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on October 6. The New York Post, Fox News, and the Washington Times all reported that the plane was forced to land after a major issue with its lavatories occurred midair. [1][2][3]

Six of the eight lavatories on the aircraft stopped working during the journey, according to the New York Post and Fox News. The failure left only two restrooms operational for passengers on board the flight. [1][3]

An American Airlines spokesperson confirmed the flight diversion to Fox News Digital. The spokesperson stated that flight 37 diverted to New York due to an issue with the aircraft lavatories. [1][3]

John F. Kennedy International Airport is located in Queens, New York City, and serves as the primary international airport for the New York metropolitan area. It is the sixth-busiest airport in the United States and covers 5,200 acres. [7]