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American Airlines Flight Diverted to Rome After Bomb Threat Deemed Non-Credible

A New York to New Delhi flight made an emergency landing in Rome following a bomb threat, escorted by fighter jets, with passengers and crew safely disembarked.

  • American Airlines Flight 292 from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome after a bomb threat was reported via email.
  • The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, carrying 199 passengers and 15 crew, was escorted by two Italian Air Force fighter jets to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport.
  • The bomb threat was investigated by law enforcement and determined to be non-credible after an inspection of the aircraft and baggage.
  • Passengers disembarked safely, and the flight is scheduled to resume its journey to New Delhi after an overnight stop for required crew rest.
  • Airport operations in Rome remained unaffected, and American Airlines apologized for the inconvenience, emphasizing safety as their top priority.
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