An American Airlines flight landed safely in Rome after a "security issue" prompted a diversion while enroute to New Delhi, India, on Sunday. The flight, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, originated in New York.

American Airlines flight AA 292 from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome after a bomb threat. The aircraft landed in Rome for a security inspection and will resume its journey after clearance.

American Airlines Flight 292 made an abrupt U-turn near Turkmenistan Sunday due to a “possible security issue,” American confirmed.

Rome: Delhi-bound American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight from New York received a 'bomb threat on board' and was forced to divert to Rome and make landing on Sunday. Italian Air Force fighter jets escorted the American Airlines Flight 292 to the Fiumicino airport (RM).

An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on Sunday due to a security concern later determined to be "non-credible," the airline said, adding the flight landed safely in Rome and will depart for Delhi on Monday.

Authorities said they received an emailed bomb threat concerning the flight; the threat was later determined to be unfounded.

ROME - An American Airlines flight en route from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome following an alleged bomb threat, the Italian news agency ANSA reported Sunday.