Italian Air Force jets had to escort an American Airlines plane to Rome because of a security concern, which ultimately proved to be “non-credible.” The flight was on its way from New York to New Delhi,
American Airlines said Flight 292 “was inspected by law enforcement" after landing at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and “cleared to re-depart.”
An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on Sunday afternoon following an "alleged bomb scare", an Italian airport spokesman said.
American Airlines says one of its flights from New York to New Delhi, India, landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it was diverted due to a security concern,
An Associated Press reporter filmed two fighter jets flying over the airport shortly before the unscheduled landing.
A source familiar with the situation said the bomb threat towards Flight AA292, which was traveling from New York to New Delhi, was sent via email.
An American Airlines flight traveling from New York City to New Delhi, India was diverted to Rome Sunday due to a suspected bomb threat.
An American Airlines flight out of New York was diverted to Rome on Sunday over a "possible security issue," the airline said in a statement.
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FOX 5 New York on MSNAmerican Airlines flight diverted to Rome, escorted by military jetsVideo shows an American Airlines plane landing in Rome with Italian Air Force jets escorting it after a "possible security concern."
An American Airlines flight from New York to India was escorted by fighter jets and forced to land in Rome after what a source says was a bomb threat. NBC News International Correspondent Claudio Lavanga has the latest.
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