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.

American Airlines Flight 292 made an abrupt U-turn near Turkmenistan Sunday due to a “possible security issue,” American confirmed.

An American Airlines flight out of New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on Sunday over a "possible security issue," ABC News reported, citing a statement by the airline. American Airlines Flight 292,