American Airlines flight diverted to Rome over 'possible security issue'

American Airlines flight diverted to Rome over 'possible security issue'

The flight departed from New York and was heading to New Dehli.

An American Airlines flight out of New York was diverted to Rome on Sunday over a "possible security issue," the airline said in a statement.

American Airlines flight 292, which departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport, was heading to Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Dehli.

It has landed safely at the Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport, the airport told ABC News.

"Safety and security are our top priorities and we thank our customers for their understanding," the airline said in a statement. #americanairlines #flight #diverted #rome