An American Airlines flight traveling from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a bomb threat, which was later determined to be non-credible. The flight, AA292, was escorted by Italian air force fighter jets upon arrival in Italian airspace and landed safely at Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport. The 199 passengers on board were met by local law enforcement for inspection before being cleared to continue their journey to New Delhi.
The security concern arose when a bomb threat was sent via email, prompting the crew to report the issue to authorities. Despite the diversion causing inconvenience, the cabin crew handled the situation calmly, ensuring the safety of all passengers. The event did not disrupt activities at the airport, and the plane will depart for New Delhi as soon as possible.
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