American Airlines resumes flights after brief grounding due to technical issue

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American Airlines resumed operations early Tuesday after a brief grounding due to a technical issue that affected all U.S. flights. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the ground stop at the airline's request, which lasted about one hour. The grounding occurred during a busy travel period, with millions expected to fly for the holidays. The airline has not provided details on the specific technical issue that caused the disruption. This incident follows previous holiday travel disruptions experienced by other airlines, highlighting the challenges of managing air travel during peak times.


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