Delta flight diverted twice after lavatory leak floods cabin, leaves passengers stranded for hours

A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Paris to Seattle made an unexpected stop in London after the crew reported a mechanical issue involving an onboard lavatory, the airline said.

Delta Flight 81 departed Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport Aug. 13 bound for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when the issue prompted the flight crew to divert to London Heathrow Airport.

The Airbus A330-900 was carrying 209 passengers and 13 crew members at the time, according to information provided by Delta.