American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi lands safely in Rome after security concern

It was definitely the longest flight to Europe I’ve ever taken,

Bacon said

The flight will stay in Rome overnight to allow for required crew rest before continuing to Delhi as soon as possible tomorrow,

the airline said

I felt a little panic of, okay, what's going on here?"

Chopra told the AP

Safety and security are our top priorities and we thank our customers for their understanding

American Airlines said

Brake issues so we were braced for emergency brakes potentially worse

The jet managed to touch down just before 10am, with one passenger taking to X saying

Eventually we are able to board again and take off but the whole thing was just so f***ing infuriating because after all that they were not even able to determine who the hell did this s***,

a passenger shared

If all the checks are OK, the plane will take off for its final destination tomorrow,

Rao said

We immediately agreed and organized a safe landing,

Rao told NBC News

All standard operating procedures were followed and the aircraft was positioned back to the terminal post clearance from relevant authorities,

the spokesperson said

AA 292, operating from New York to Delhi, has been diverted to Rome due to a potential security threat onboard."

American Airlines confirmed in its official statement about the incident and said