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American Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop affecting Christmas Eve travelers

npr.org — December 24, 2024 at 03:01 PM UTC

American Airlines experienced a nationwide ground stop on Christmas Eve due to a "technical issue." This disruption affected travelers across the U.S., with many passengers waiting on planes or being asked to deplane. The Federal Aviation Administration announced that the ground stop was lifted shortly after 8 a.m. ET. Passengers shared their experiences on social media, highlighting the unexpected delays. American Airlines anticipates serving nearly 12.7 million passengers this winter holiday season, with over 118,000 flights scheduled. The busiest travel days are expected to be the Fridays before and after Christmas.

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American Airlines issues ground stop on Christmas Eve due to technology issue (news.yahoo.com)

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American Airlines grounds all US flights on Christmas Eve due to technical glitch (ndtv.com)

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American Airlines grounds all flights nationwide on Christmas Eve due to technical issue (zerohedge.com)

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Winter weather advisories issued for 14 states as heavy snow approaches (newsweek.com)

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