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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: American Airlines Flight Diverted to Rome After Bomb Threat, Escorted by Fighter Jets
Caption: American Airlines Flight Diverted to Rome After Bomb Threat, Escorted by Fighter Jets. American Airlines Flight 292, en route from New York to New Delhi, was diverted to Rome after a bomb threat was reported during the flight. The plane landed safely at Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport after being escorted by Italian fighter jets through Italian airspace. The threat, sent via email, prompted the crew to report a "security issue," leading to the midair diversion, though it was later deemed non-credible. Passengers remained calm despite the sudden change, though tensions rose when the captain announced that fighter jets would escort the plane. The aircraft was accompanied by two Italian air force jets as a precaution before its safe landing around 5:30 pm local time. Once on the ground, passengers were taken to the terminal where they and their belongings underwent thorough security screenings. Travelers, like Neeraj Chopra and Jonathan Bacon, described the initial calm, followed by slight panic and frustration during extended security checks. Passengers waited over two hours for baggage and reported a drawn-out screening process that added hours to their travel. American Airlines confirmed that the plane was cleared for departure to New Delhi after inspection, with a new departure set for today. The airline emphasized that safety remains the top priority, apologizing to passengers for the inconvenience caused by the incident. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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