American Airlines grounds all UK flights on Christmas Eve due to technical issue
American Airlines has grounded all flights to the UK due to a technical issue, affecting thousands of Christmas travelers. The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide groundstop for the airline, halting all departures. Passengers reported delays and flights stuck on runways. The disruption occurred on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest travel days of the year. The issue was resolved shortly before 1 PM GMT, and flights are expected to resume. However, the impact of the 1.5-hour delay on services remains unclear.