American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi diverted to Rome after security concern
one American Airlines Flights from New York City to New Delhi IndiaThe airline said it turned Shanghai on Sunday in the Caspian Sea and landed in Rome after security concerns, which later proved to be “unrestrictible”.
The Federal Aviation Administration did not elaborate on safety issues, but said it was reported by crew members on American Airlines Flight 292.
A spokesman for Leonardo da Vinci International (FCO) airport told CBS News that 199 passengers and 15 crew members were aware of the problem while on the plane, when it was at the Cassia Sea. They said it landed at the FCO airport because it could cope with such incidents, but they did not elaborate on changes in the flight plan.
A spokesman for an American airline told CBS News that the flight was transferred due to safety concerns, but did not elaborate.
“The flight landed safely at the FCO and law enforcement inspected and cleaned the plane and removed it,” a spokesperson said.
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A FCO spokesman said the side of the plane when two Italian military fighters arrived at Rome airport.
After landing, a fire truck can be seen on the landing belt on one side of the plane. No injuries. A spokesman told the Associated Press that the airport continues to operate normally.
A spokesperson for American Airlines told CBS News: “Safety and security are our top priority and we apologize to our customers for inconvenience.”
Flights from John Kennedy International Airport are heading Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in the capital of India. The flight will be overnight at the FCO to allow crew rest required before continuing to India as soon as possible on Monday.
