American Airlines resolves technical issue causing nationwide flight delays

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American Airlines has resolved a major technical issue that caused nationwide flight delays. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop, allowing flights to resume boarding and operations to return to normal after significant disruptions during the busy holiday travel period. Passengers faced delays of up to 90 minutes due to a software outage affecting weight and balance calculations. American Airlines did not provide an estimated resolution time during the outage, which also impacted the airline's stock. In addition, Amtrak canceled two Acela trains between Washington and Boston due to mechanical issues. Winter weather warnings are in effect for 14 states, with up to 18 inches of snow expected, potentially affecting holiday travel plans.


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