An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi, India, landed safely in Rome on Sunday afternoon after it was diverted due to a security concern, which later proved to be “non-credible,” the airline said.

American Airlines is likely to operate the flight from Rome to Delhi on Tuesday to ferry the passengers stranded in the Italian capital after its flight from New York to the Indian city was diverted on Sunday due to suspected bomb threat.

An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi landed safely in Rome on Sunday evening following a "suspected bomb threat". The flight carrying 199 passengers and 15 crew members was diverted to Rome following security concerns.