American Airlines grounds all US flights on Christmas Eve due to technical issue
American Airlines has grounded all its flights in the U.S. on Christmas Eve due to a technical issue. The airline is working to resolve the problem and has apologized for the disruption. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide groundstop for American flights at the airline's request. No estimated time for resolution has been provided. This situation occurs during one of the busiest travel times of the year, affecting many holiday travelers.