A Delta Air Lines flight from Paris to Seattle was diverted to London Heathrow Airport on August 13 due to a mechanical issue with an onboard lavatory, according to the airline. Delta Flight 81, carrying 209 passengers and 13 crew members, declared an emergency with air traffic control as it approached Heathrow because of an overweight landing. The aircraft landed safely, and maintenance personnel addressed the lavatory issue. After repairs, the flight was rerouted to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport due to crew duty time constraints before passengers could continue to Seattle. Delta did not disclose specific details about the lavatory problem or the maintenance performed.
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Delta flight diverted to London due to lavatory issue, passengers rerouted to New York
A Delta Air Lines flight from Paris to Seattle was diverted to London on August 13 due to a mechanical issue with a lavatory. After repairs, passengers were rerouted to New York before continuing their journey to Seattle.
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