Italian Air Force jets had to escort an American Airlines plane to Rome because of a security concern, which ultimately proved to be “non-credible.” The flight was on its way from New York to New Delhi,
An American Airlines flight out of New York City traveling to New Delhi, India was diverted on Sunday afternoon after a “security concern” prompted the detour.  Read More
A source familiar with the situation said the bomb threat towards Flight AA292, which was traveling from New York to New Delhi, was sent via email.
Two Italian military fighter jets flanked American Airlines Flight 292 as it arrived but the Federal Aviation Administration did not elaborate on what was the security issue aboard the plane.
#WATCH | An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on Sunday (February 23) due to a security concern later determined to be 'non-credible'. The flight, which departed from the John F. Kennedy International Airport, had been heading to the Indira… pic.twitter.com/pduJZlcx6G
A Delhi-bound flight from New York was diverted to Rome due to a bomb alert. Passengers, primarily Indian citizens, were assisted and rebooked on different flights. Authorities deemed the threat non-credible,
The threat to the American Airlines flight was found not to be credible. Bernie Sanders Warns: If Elon Musk Can Fire Hundreds Of Thousands Of Federal Employees, Imagine What He'll Do To Private Sector Workers Warren Buffett Said He Could End U.
Video shows an American Airlines plane landing in Rome with Italian Air Force jets escorting it after a "possible security concern."
While apologising for the inconvenience caused to the passengers, the airline said the flight landed safely in Rome, and law enforcement authorities inspected and cleared the aircraft to re-depart.
An American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi carrying 199 passengers and 15 crew members was diverted to Rome on Sunday evening following a 'suspected bomb threat'. It was cleared for departure after an inspection.
The Delhi-bound American Airlines flight that was diverted due to 'suspected bomb threat', has been cleared for departure from Rome; check latest update.