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Irish Daily Star
27-06-2025
- Irish Daily Star
American Airlines breaks silence after flights grounded in widespread outage
American Airlines has officially broken its silence hours after the company was forced to ground its planes due to a technical issue . The company posted the apology on its X account in response to another tweet. "Our team is awaiting the all-clear to take the air , and we truly apologize for the added wait," the company wrote in response to the angry tweet. We'll have you on your way very shortly." American's statement comes hours after planes were impacted in several hub cities in the U.S and even Guadalajara, Mexico. The apology came after many people called on the company to make an announcement. Read More Related Articles Health concerns swirl as Trump is spotted limping up the stairs to Air Force One Read More Related Articles Donald Trump dementia fears spike after 'symptom' spotted in President's suit The company posted the apology on its X account in response to another tweet. (Image: AFP via Getty Images) According to the person who tweeted at the company, they had been on board the plane "for hours." One passenger claimed that they had been deplaned because the crew had deemed it "no longer safe to fly." Despite the apology, the airline has yet to publish an official apology on its social media sites. American Airlines had previously replied to another tweet saying, "We know you're ready to be off to your sunny destination. As soon as we have the final sign-off complete, we'll head for the skies! Thank you for packing your patience today." According to the person who tweeted at the company, they had been on board the plane "for hours." (Image: AP) Downdetector reported that several major hubs were affected. According to a map on the site, Los Angeles , Phoenix, Dallas, Washington D.C., New York, and Charlotte were all affected. In response to another tweet saying that they have been sitting on the plane for two hours, the account responded with, "Last minute delays are something we try to avoid. However, weather conditions can cause unexpected changes. Thanks for your extra patience." According to a map on the site, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas, Washington D.C., New York, and Charlotte were all affected. (Image: Downdetector) The news of the glitch comes months after an American Airlines flight from JFK International Airport to Delhi was forced to reroute to Rome following threats of a bomb onboard. According to the report, Flight 292 was cruising near Turkmenistan when it was forced to divert. Passengers were able to land safely in Rome, while the authorities are sussing out how serious the bomb threat really is. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, ferrying around 285 souls, found itself escorted to the ground by two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons. It's currently unknown what sparked the outage. (Image: Getty Images) American Airlines later issued a statement about the ordeal. "Safety and security are our top priorities and we thank our customers for their understanding," they said. "We are working closely with local authorities and will provide updates as the situation develops." In addition to this alleged threat, another flight bound for Charlotte saw police hop on board flight 2863, asking passengers to reveal themselves for what they suspected might be just a "prank." One of the passengers on the flight recalled the collective annoyance on the plane when the officer made the announcement. The officer sharply criticized the "idiot" who wouldn't own up, using choice language. "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---," vented one frustrated passenger.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Yahoo
Midair photos show fighter jets scrambled to escort an American Airlines plane after a bomb threat
A mid-flight bomb hoax led Italy's air force to scramble jets to escort an American Airlines plane. The Boeing 787 was flying from New York to Delhi when the threat occurred. Italy's Aeronautica Militare released a series of photos of the incident unfolding. American Airlines passengers had a whirlwind journey after a bomb threat saw their flight turn around, and fighter jets scrambled to escort the plane. The airline said the "possible security concern" was later found to be "non-credible." Saturday evening's Flight 292 from New York to India's capital, New Delhi, U-turned over the Caspian Sea — more than 10 hours after taking off, according to data from Flightradar24. It then spent around four hours going back toward Italy, where the country's air force scrambled two Eurofighter jets. In a press release, the Aeronautica Militare said it escorted the Boeing 787 to Rome Fiumicino Airport after a "bomb alert." It also shared images of the Eurofighters following the airliner, as well as a video. #Scramble: nel pomeriggio due #Eurofighter dell'#AeronauticaMilitare sono decollati su allarme per identificare e scortare un aereo di linea diretto a Delhi che aveva invertito rotta verso l'aeroporto di Fiumicino (RM) per una segnalazione di un presunto ordigno esplosivo a bordo — Aeronautica Militare (@ItalianAirForce) February 23, 2025 American Airlines said the flight landed safely in Rome, and "law enforcement inspected and cleared the aircraft to re-depart." "Safety and security are our top priorities and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience," it added. The Boeing 787 landed in Rome around 4 p.m. local time on Sunday. The same plane is scheduled to fly from Rome to New Delhi at 6 a.m. ET on Tuesday, per Flightradar24. A senior official briefed on the matter told ABC News a bomb threat was received by email. Protocol at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport required an inspection before the plane could land there, American Airlines said. The incident is the latest in a string of bomb threats on planes flying to or in India in recent months. India's deputy civil aviation minister, Murlidhar Mohol, said that as of mid-November, there had been 999 hoax bomb threats in the country in 2024. More than 500 of those were received across two weeks, and 12 people were arrested. Last October, Singapore's Air Force scrambled two F-15s to escort an Air India Express flight, which landed safely. The same month, an Air India flight from New Delhi to Chicago made an emergency landing in Canada's Nunavut territory after another bomb threat. Were you a passenger on this flight? Get in touch with this reporter at Read the original article on Business Insider
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
Midair photos show fighter jets scrambled to escort an American Airlines plane after a bomb threat
A mid-flight bomb hoax led Italy's air force to scramble jets to escort an American Airlines plane. The Boeing 787 was flying from New York to Delhi when the threat occurred. Italy's Aeronautica Militare released a series of photos of the incident unfolding. American Airlines passengers had a whirlwind journey after a bomb threat saw their flight turn around, and fighter jets scrambled to escort the plane. The airline said the "possible security concern" was later found to be "non-credible." Saturday evening's Flight 292 from New York to India's capital, New Delhi, U-turned over the Caspian Sea — more than 10 hours after taking off, according to data from Flightradar24. It then spent around four hours going back toward Italy, where the country's air force scrambled two Eurofighter jets. In a press release, the Aeronautica Militare said it escorted the Boeing 787 to Rome Fiumicino Airport after a "bomb alert." It also shared images of the Eurofighters following the airliner, as well as a video. American Airlines said the flight landed safely in Rome, and "law enforcement inspected and cleared the aircraft to re-depart." "Safety and security are our top priorities and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience," it added. The Boeing 787 landed in Rome around 4 p.m. local time on Sunday. The same plane is scheduled to fly from Rome to New Delhi at 6 a.m. ET on Tuesday, per Flightradar24. A senior official briefed on the matter told ABC News a bomb threat was received by email. Protocol at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport required an inspection before the plane could land there, American Airlines said. The incident is the latest in a string of bomb threats on planes flying to or in India in recent months. India's deputy civil aviation minister, Murlidhar Mohol, said that as of mid-November, there had been 999 hoax bomb threats in the country in 2024. More than 500 of those were received across two weeks, and 12 people were arrested. Last October, Singapore's Air Force scrambled two F-15s to escort an Air India Express flight, which landed safely. The same month, an Air India flight from New Delhi to Chicago made an emergency landing in Canada's Nunavut territory after another bomb threat. Were you a passenger on this flight? Get in touch with this reporter at Read the original article on Business Insider
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
American Airlines flight from NYC to India diverted over threat: Here's what we know
An American Airlines Flight 292 traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on Sunday due to a possible security threat, according to airline and Italian airport officials. Officials at Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport said they conducted security checks on the plane as well as the 199 passengers and 15 crew members of the flight following a request from the airline. The security threat was lifted shortly after 9:00 p.m. local time, according to the airport. The flight was scheduled to remain in Rome overnight to allow for required crew rest, the airline confirmed to USA TODAY Sunday. The airport said that those on the flight who are cleared to enter Europe have been taken to nearby hotels, while those who are not have been taken to designated airport lounges. The flight was diverted due to a "suspected bomb threat," according to airline and Italian airport officials. American Airlines in a statement to USA TODAY Sunday said that the issue was determined to be "non-credible," but Indira Gandhi International Airport protocol required an inspection. Travel: How National Park Service layoffs could stretch some parks to their limits The Associated Press reported that two fighter jets flew over the airport before the landing. The airport noted that law enforcement and fire personnel were on the tarmac after the plane landed, per protocol. "Safety and security are our top priorities and we thank our customers for their understanding," American Airlines said in the statement. According to data from the flight was en route to New Delhi as of Monday morning and is scheduled to arrive at 9:35 p.m. local time. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: American Airlines flight diverted to Rome over threat: What to know
USA Today
24-02-2025
- USA Today
American Airlines flight from NYC to India diverted over threat: Here's what we know
American Airlines flight from NYC to India diverted over threat: Here's what we know Show Caption Hide Caption Flight from New York to India diverted in Rome over bomb threat A flight from New York's JFK airport to New Delhi, India, was diverted to Rome after a "non-credible" bomb threat. An American Airlines Flight 292 traveling from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on Sunday due to a possible security threat, according to airline and Italian airport officials. Officials at Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport said they conducted security checks on the plane as well as the 199 passengers and 15 crew members of the flight following a request from the airline. The security threat was lifted shortly after 9:00 p.m. local time, according to the airport. The flight was scheduled to remain in Rome overnight to allow for required crew rest, the airline confirmed to USA TODAY Sunday. The airport said that those on the flight who are cleared to enter Europe have been taken to nearby hotels, while those who are not have been taken to designated airport lounges. Why was the flight diverted? The flight was diverted due to a "suspected bomb threat," according to airline and Italian airport officials. Was the threat credible? American Airlines in a statement to USA TODAY Sunday said that the issue was determined to be "non-credible," but Indira Gandhi International Airport protocol required an inspection. Travel: How National Park Service layoffs could stretch some parks to their limits What happened to the plane? The Associated Press reported that two fighter jets flew over the airport before the landing. The airport noted that law enforcement and fire personnel were on the tarmac after the plane landed, per protocol. "Safety and security are our top priorities and we thank our customers for their understanding," American Airlines said in the statement. What happens next? According to data from the flight was en route to New Delhi as of Monday morning and is scheduled to arrive at 9:35 p.m. local time. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
