And, there’s the evolution of points into almost an independent currency, sold by airlines to credit card companies, and backed not by the U.S. government but by the full faith and credit of companies whose business is propelling pressurized metal tubes through the air at a few hundred miles an hour.

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.

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WASHINGTON, DC – An American Airlines flight from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome on February 23 due to a security concern that was later deemed “non-credible,” the airline confirmed. The aircraft landed safely in Rome, where law enforcement conducted an inspection before clearing it to continue its journey.