The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that flight AA292, a Boeing 787-9, was rerouted after the crew reported a “security issue”
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. After an inspection, authorities confirmed the threat was non-credible, and the aircraft was cleared for departure.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that flight AA292, a Boeing 787-9, was rerouted after the crew reported a “security issue.” The aircraft landed safely at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Rome at around 5:30 PM local time.
American Airlines confirmed the diversion, saying it was due to a “possible security concern.” Italian news agency ANSA reported that the airline had requested security checks over a suspected bomb threat. As a precaution, Italian Air Force jets escorted the aircraft before it landed in Rome.
“The flight landed safely at FCO, and law enforcement inspected and cleared the aircraft to re-depart. The possible issue was determined to be non-credible, but per DEL Airport protocol, an inspection was required before landing at DEL,” the airline said in a statement.
While apologising for the inconvenience, American Airlines assured passengers that safety and security remained top priorities. The airline also confirmed that the flight would remain in Rome overnight to allow the crew to rest before continuing to Delhi the next day.
The situation led to some disruption, but officials emphasised that all necessary safety protocols were followed. Despite the initial concern, passengers and crew remained safe throughout the incident.