American Airlines Flight Diverted to Rome Due to Security Threat, Later Cleared
An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a non-credible security concern, including a bomb threat via email.
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American Airlines Flight 292, traveling from New York to New Delhi, was diverted to Rome after a bomb threat was reported. The threat was later deemed non-credible. The flight landed safely at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and underwent inspections by law enforcement before being cleared to depart. Passengers reported initial calmness on board, though anxiety increased with the presence of military jets escorting the flight. The aircraft will remain in Rome overnight for crew rest before continuing to India.
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Passengers initially remained calm but became more anxious with the presence of military jets escorting the flight.
After landing, the flight underwent inspections by law enforcement and was cleared. It remained in Rome overnight for crew rest before continuing to New Delhi.
Despite the incident, operations at Rome's airport remained unaffected.
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