A source familiar with the situation said the bomb threat towards Flight AA292, which was traveling from New York to New Delhi, was sent via email.

An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi 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.

An American Airlines flight from New York to Delhi Sunday was diverted suddenly and landed in Rome with a jet fighter escort after citing a "possible security issue."