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- An American Airlines flight diverted to New York on Wednesday following an "overflowing lavatory," per the FAA.
- The airline apologized for the disruption and passengers continued their journey on Thursday.
- It's the latest flight to be disrupted by a bathroom malfunction this year.
An American Airlines flight diverted to New York after crew members discovered problems with the bathrooms.
American Airlines flight 36 was en route from Dallas Fort Worth Airport to Madrid on Wednesday when the issue was discovered, according to the FAA. The aircraft landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York at about 10:30 p.m.