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American Airlines Requests Nationwide Ground Stop Due to Technical Issue

American Airlines faced widespread disruptions on Tuesday morning due to a "technical issue," impacting flights nationwide ahead of the busy Christmas Eve travel period. The FAA confirmed that the airline requested a ground stop for all flights, causing delays and uncertainty for many passengers.

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American Airlines Requests Nationwide Ground Stop Due to Technical Issue

Holiday travel chaos loomed briefly on Tuesday as a technical glitch grounded all American Airlines flights across the U.S. for an hour.


American Airlines experienced a widespread disruption to its operations on Tuesday morning, citing a “technical issue” that impacted flights across the country just as travelers prepared for a busy Christmas Eve.

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Ground Stop Issued for All Flights

In response to the disruption, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that American Airlines had requested a ground stop for all of its flights. This grounding of aircraft affected flights nationwide, creating delays and uncertainty for many passengers.

Airline Addresses the Issue

American Airlines took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to inform the public about the issue. The airline wrote, “We’re currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights.” The airline reassured customers, emphasizing their commitment to safety: “Your safety is our utmost priority. Once this is rectified, we’ll have you safely on your way to your destination.”

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Affected Travelers Await Resolution

As this situation develops, travelers are left waiting for updates on the resolution of the technical issue. American Airlines has not yet provided an estimated timeline for when flights will resume.

This is a developing story, further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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