The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all American Airlines flights grounded in the U.S. due to a technical issue affecting the carrier's entire system. This decision comes at a critical time as millions of travelers are expected to fly during the holiday season.
American Airlines, in response to frustrated travelers on social media, stated that their team is actively working to resolve the issue and requested patience from passengers. However, the airline has not issued a formal press release to explain the nature of the technical problem, and emails seeking clarification were left unanswered.
The Federal Aviation Administration's website confirmed that American Airlines had requested a 'nationwide groundstop' for all its planes and subsidiary airlines. This directive will impact a significant number of flights and passengers during the busy holiday travel period.
The timing of these groundings is particularly challenging as the Transportation Security Administration anticipates screening approximately 40 million passengers over the holiday season, extending through January 2. The grounding of American Airlines flights adds further complexity to an already busy travel period, potentially causing disruptions and delays for many travelers.
