American Airlines grounds all U.S. flights on Christmas Eve due to technical issue
American Airlines has grounded all U.S. flights on Christmas Eve due to a technical issue, affecting thousands of passengers. The airline has not provided a timeline for resolving the problem. Passengers reported flights stuck on runways and returning to gates. American Airlines is advising customers to contact them via social media for assistance with ticketing and transfers. This incident follows previous travel disruptions, including a major meltdown at Southwest Airlines in 2022. Shares of American Airlines fell 3.8% in early trading.