A Boeing 787 from JFK to Tokyo turned around over Pacific and diverted to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
The American Airlines flight #AA167 departed New York JFK Airport Monday, March 31 2025 at 10:45 EDT for a 14-hour flight to Tokyo Haneda Airport.
The Boeing 787-9 (registration N829AN) climbed to 34,000 feet to West but turned around off Alaska’s coast.
As the aircraft was suffering a maintenance issue, the airline decided to divert the aircraft to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport instead to return to JFK.
American Airlines decided to divert the flight to Texas as an operational decision, probably the best place to get a spare 787-9 and a new crew.
