American Airlines has halted all flights across the nation due to a technical issue, leading the FAA to implement a ground stop at the start of Christmas Eve.
American Airlines faced a nationwide flight grounding early Tuesday morning due to a “technical issue,” disrupting travel plans just as Christmas Eve travel began ramping up. The airline quickly acknowledged the problem, assuring customers on X, “Your safety is our top priority, and we’re working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.”
Despite the inconvenience, American Airlines communicated their ongoing efforts to fix the situation, stating, “Our team is actively working on the issue, though we cannot provide an exact timeline for resolution at this moment.”
With holiday travel in full swing, this unexpected disruption has left many passengers frustrated as they await updates on when they can resume their journeys.
FAA reports that American Airlines is experiencing a technical issue and has requested a nationwide ground stop.
Two years ago, Southwest Airlines faced a systems meltdown during the holiday season, resulting in 16,900 flight cancellations and leaving 2 million passengers stranded. The airline was later fined $140 million, the largest-ever civil penalty for a travel disruption.
Update
American Airlines announces that the technical issue has been resolved and the ground stop has been lifted.
American Airlines announced that a vendor technology issue briefly impacted its flights earlier this morning. The disruption was quickly addressed, and the airline confirmed that operations have now returned to normal. Flights have resumed without further delays.
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