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

The New York to Delhi flight was escorted by Italian fighter jets and landed safely in Rome, where thorough security checks were conducted.

  • American Airlines Flight 292, traveling from JFK Airport to New Delhi, was diverted to Rome on Sunday due to a bomb threat received via email.
  • The threat was later deemed non-credible, but Indian aviation protocols required a thorough inspection before the plane could land in Delhi.
  • Italian Air Force Eurofighter jets escorted the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, where it landed safely with 199 passengers and 15 crew members onboard.
  • Passengers were subjected to heightened security screenings in Rome, and those without valid European visas were accommodated in airport lounges.
  • The flight is scheduled to resume its journey to New Delhi after a mandatory crew rest period, with no disruptions reported at the Rome airport.
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