A transatlantic American Airlines flight was forced to divert to Rome on Sunday following a “possible security issue,” leading to a dramatic military escort by fighter jets, as captured in shocking video footage circulating online.
American Airlines Flight 292, which departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, was originally bound for Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, according to Time of India.
However, mid-flight, the aircraft was suddenly rerouted to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in Rome.
American Airlines said in a statement to ABC News that the flight was diverted due to a “possible security issue.”
American Airlines flight #AA292 from New York to Delhi made a U-turn over the Caspian Sea and diverted all the way to Rome, following a bomb threat for the flight.
Playback https://t.co/jjThOuTjer pic.twitter.com/vOsz1K23jn
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) February 23, 2025
WATCH:
BREAKING: American Airlines Flight AA292, flying from N.Y. to New Delhi, made an emergency diversion to Rome due to a reported threat
The plane is being escorted by Euro-fighter jets as it nears the airport pic.twitter.com/8fGvxXZwIa
— Unlimited L’s (@unlimited_ls) February 23, 2025
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