American Airlines flight to Tokyo diverted to Dallas after issue

An American Airlines flight to Tokyo was diverted to Dallas due to a maintenance issue.

DALLAS — An American Airlines flight bound for Tokyo was diverted to Dallas Monday night, according to the airline.

Flight 167 departed John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York around 11 a.m. on Monday bound for Tokyo International. According to American Airlines, the flight experienced a maintenance issue during the flight and was diverted to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Flight tracker data shows the plane made it well into the Pacific Ocean before turning around and heading to DFW. Data also shows the plane will likely land in North Texas around 10:34 p.m.

American Airlines told WFAA that customers aboard Flight 167 will be provided hotel accommodations, and another flight will be departing for Tokyo tomorrow.