An American Airlines flight heading to India was rerouted to Rome on Sunday due to a “security issue,” as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration.
The flight, identified as Flight 292, departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and landed safely at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport at 5:30 p.m. local time, according to a statement from the FAA to USA TODAY.
The New Delhi-bound flight was diverted after the crew indicated a security concern; however, the FAA did not disclose the specifics of the issue.
Authorities conducted an inspection of the aircraft and cleared it to continue its journey, as stated by American Airlines to USA TODAY. The airline confirmed that the issue was deemed non-credible; however, an inspection was required per the protocol at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
As reported by the Associated Press, two fighter jets accompanied the flight during its landing, and fire trucks were present on the tarmac upon the plane’s arrival.
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“Ensuring safety and security is our utmost priority, and we appreciate our customers’ understanding,” said American Airlines in their statement.
USA TODAY has reached out to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Indian aviation officials but has not received a prompt reply.
This is an evolving story and updates may follow.
