American Airlines Flight From New York to India Diverted After Reported Bomb Threat

The flight was delayed by six hours and 46 minutes.

An electronic display at the New Delhi international airport shows that an American Airlines flight AA292 from New York was diverted to Rome, instead of its scheduled destination of New Delhi, India, on Feb. 23, 2025. Manish Swarup/AP Photo

An American Airlines flight that departed from New York for New Delhi made a detour after a bomb threat.

“AA 292, operating from New York to Delhi, has been diverted to Rome due to a potential security threat onboard,” the airline said in a statement issued to media outlets. “We are working closely with local authorities and will provide updates as the situation develops. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our passengers.”