American Airlines grounds all US flights on Christmas Eve due to technical issue
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American Airlines has grounded all its flights in the U.S. on Christmas Eve due to an unspecified technical issue. This has caused significant disruption for thousands of passengers. The airline has not provided details about the problem or an estimated time for resolution. Passengers reported flights stuck on runways and returning to gates. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the nationwide groundstop request but did not specify the reason. American Airlines' shares fell 3.8% before the market opened.