Overview
- The Boeing 777 experienced a lavatory malfunction that left toilets unable to flush, leading crew to bail waste into a sink as shown in the video.
- Philippine Airlines said Guam was prepared to receive a diversion roughly six hours away, but an operational assessment led the flight to continue to Manila.
- The airline said the lavatories were working by final approach and the aircraft landed without further incident.
- Cabin crew reported the episode to their union, which criticized the handling and raised safety and welfare concerns.
- The company says it is conducting an internal investigation, while separate reports alleging all 11 toilets failed and that the captain refused diversion have not been confirmed by the airline.