“Safety and security are our top priorities, and we express our gratitude to our customers for their cooperation,” stated the airline. A senior official, briefed on the situation, informed ABC News that an email containing a bomb threat was received but was eventually determined to be baseless. Indian authorities, in response, mandated that the aircraft undergo a thorough inspection before its scheduled landing in New Delhi. The airplane accommodated a total of 199 passengers alongside 15 crew members, as confirmed by the airline. Passengers are currently being transported by bus to the terminal for screening, while the aircraft is set to undergo a detailed check. This remains a developing story, and we encourage you to stay tuned for further updates. Contributions to this report were provided by ABC News’ Josh Margolin. American Airlines’ flight diversion to Rome due to a ‘possible security issue’ was initially reported on abcnews.go.com.
