American Airlines grounds U.S. flights briefly due to technical glitch
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American Airlines grounded its U.S. flights briefly on Tuesday morning due to a technical glitch related to a vendor's system. The issue affected critical data needed for flights, causing delays during a busy travel period. The ground stop lasted less than an hour and was lifted by 7:55 a.m. ET. American Airlines reported no cancellations linked to the problem and apologized for the inconvenience. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the reliability of airlines' technology systems, especially following previous disruptions experienced by other carriers.