American Airlines grounds flights for an hour on Christmas Eve due to technical issues
American Airlines experienced a nationwide ground stop on Christmas Eve due to technical issues. The stop was requested early in the morning and lasted about one hour before being lifted around 8 a.m. The airline reported that a vendor technology issue caused the disruption, but it has since been resolved. Flights have resumed, although some delays may still occur throughout the day. The timing of the ground stop coincides with a busy travel period, as the Transportation Security Administration anticipates screening 40 million passengers during the holiday season.