The last few weeks have been particularly busy for American Airlines. The company has made the news for abruptly canceling flights to London and was required to pay $16.1 million on equipment and systems to improve wheelchair handling after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) amended a $50 million fine against the airline.

Now, American Airlines is making headlines once again after passengers on board flight 1468 ended up right back where they started due to possible maintenance issues.

Here is a closer look at what happened and what American Airlines told TheTravel concerning the flight diversion.

American Airlines Apologizes After Flight 1468 Turns Back Due To Possible Maintenance Issues

American Airlines airplane at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona,

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