American Airlines faced a significant technical issue on Tuesday, impacting all flights across the country as holiday travel ramps up. The airline issued a nationwide groundstop on Christmas Eve due to the widespread problem.
In a statement posted on their official channels, American Airlines acknowledged the issue and reassured passengers that their safety remains the top priority. The airline's team is actively working to resolve the technical problem, although no specific timeframe for the resolution was provided.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the situation, stating that American Airlines had reported a technical issue and requested a nationwide ground stop. The FAA directed individuals to contact American Airlines directly for further information.
By 7:10 a.m., nearly 2,000 outages related to the technical problem had been reported. The airline's efforts to address the issue were ongoing, with updates expected as progress was made.
Passengers were advised to stay in touch with American Airlines for the latest updates on their flights and to allow for additional time and flexibility in their travel plans during this period of disruption.
