A United Airlines flight was forced to return to the airport due to a foul smell from a broken toilet that filled the cabin. Passengers were provided with hotel accommodations and rebooked on a different flight the next day. The incident follows a series of dangerous jet failures experienced by Boeing, including the death of a company whistleblower.
Key Points
Passengers reported a foul smell from a broken toilet on United Airlines flight 59.
The aircraft circled over the North Sea before returning to Frankfurt airport.
Passengers were rebooked on a different flight the next day after being provided with hotel accommodations in Frankfurt.
Boeing has recently experienced a series of dangerous jet failures and the death of a company whistleblower.
Pros
Passengers were kept safe and provided with hotel accommodations after the incident.
Cons
Passengers experienced a traumatic situation with a foul smell and waste entering the cabin.