A bomb threat forced an American Airlines flight to be diverted and escorted by two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons over the weekend.

An American Airlines flight traveling to Delhi made a sudden diversion midair and was escorted to Rome by fighter jets due to a security issue on board.

WASHINGTON, DC – An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on February 23 due to a security concern that was later deemed “non-credible,” the airline confirmed. The aircraft landed safely in Rome, where law enforcement conducted an inspection before clearing it to continue its journey.

An American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi was diverted to Rome due to a bomb threat. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 199 passengers, was escorted by military jets. View on euronews