An American Airlines flight en route from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome due to what the airline described as a “possible security issue.”

The incident has raised concerns among passengers and aviation authorities, with multiple mainstream news outlets providing updates as the situation unfolded.

According to ABC News, American Airlines Flight 292 departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, bound for Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

The flight was diverted mid-journey and landed safely at Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport. The airline confirmed the diversion in a statement, noting that a potential security concern prompted it but did not elaborate further at the time.

An airport spokesperson confirmed to ABC News that the plane touched down without incident, though details surrounding the nature of the threat remained unclear.

The Times of India reported that the diversion was linked to a suspected bomb threat, adding a layer of urgency to the incident.

The publication noted that the aircraft had circled over western Italy before landing, possibly to burn off excess fuel—a standard procedure in such situations to ensure a safer landing weight.

This aligns with standard aviation protocols when a security issue arises mid-flight, though American Airlines has yet to confirm the bomb threat claim officially.

CNN provided additional context, stating that the flight was escorted to Rome by the Italian Air Force, a measure often taken when an aircraft is perceived to be at risk.

The presence of military jets underscores the seriousness with which authorities treated the situation.

CNN also reported that passengers and crew were safe following the landing, and the aircraft was undergoing inspection by local officials to determine the validity of the security concern.

Posts circulating on X reflected public speculation, with some users suggesting a bomb threat was the cause, while others remarked on the flight’s erratic speed changes during its diversion.

However, mainstream sources like NBC News cautioned that while social media buzzed with theories, official confirmation of the threat’s nature was still pending.

NBC News emphasized that American Airlines was cooperating fully with authorities in Rome to investigate the matter, and the safety of passengers remained the top priority.