On Feb. 23 local time, an American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi reportedly received a bomb threat. The aircraft was then escorted by Italian fighter jets and made an emergency landing in Rome. After a thorough inspection, no anomalies were found, and the passengers were allowed to rest overnight. The flight is set to continue to New Delhi on Feb. 24.
According to reports from U.S. media, American Airlines Flight AA292, carrying 199 passengers and crew members, took off from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on the night of Feb. 22, with New Delhi as its intended destination. However, the flight made an unscheduled landing in Rome due to safety concerns. Flight tracking account Flight Emergency earlier posted on X, stating that the diversion was prompted by a bomb threat.
Passengers spent the night at Rome's Fiumicino Airport, and Italian fighter jets were seen escorting the American Airlines aircraft. Reports indicate that the flight crossed the Atlantic and traversed Europe but suddenly turned back while flying over the Caspian Sea. After landing, several fire trucks were visible on the runway beside the aircraft.
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