American Airlines grounds all U.S. flights due to technical issue on Christmas Eve

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American Airlines has grounded all flights in the U.S. due to a "technical issue." This disruption comes during a busy travel period, affecting many passengers on Christmas Eve. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the nationwide ground stop at American Airlines' request. Passengers reported delays of about 90 minutes, with some flights returning to gates. American Airlines has not provided an estimated time for resolution. The airline's stock fell nearly 3% in premarket trading amid the ongoing situation.


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