American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi diverted to Rome after security concern
CBSN
An American Airlines flight en route from New York City to New Delhi, India, was turned around over the Caspian Sea on Sunday and landed in Rome after a security concern, which later proved to be "non-credible," the airline said.
The Federal Aviation Administration did not elaborate on what was the security issue but said it was reported by the crew aboard American Airlines Flight 292.
A spokesman for the Leonardo da Vinci International (FCO) Airport told CBS News that the 199 passengers and 15 crew members aboard the aircraft were made aware of the problem while it was over the Caspian Sea. They said it landed at FCO airport because it can cope with this type of incident, however, they did not elaborate on the reason for the change in flight plans.
