American Airlines grounds flights on Christmas Eve causing delays and cancellations
American Airlines briefly grounded all flights in the U.S. on Christmas Eve due to a technical issue. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop about an hour later, but the disruption caused 1,447 delays and 28 cancellations. This incident occurred as holiday travel ramps up, with millions expected to fly. The Transportation Security Administration anticipates screening 40 million passengers through January 2, with peak travel days expected soon. Travelers may face challenges as many flights are sold out, making cancellations more disruptive. Gas prices are similar to last year, and highway travel times could be up to 30% longer during the holiday season.