American Airlines resumes flights after brief grounding due to technical issue

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American Airlines flights resumed operations after a brief grounding due to a technical issue. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the halt at the airline's request early Tuesday, affecting all U.S. routes for one hour. The grounding occurred during a busy travel period, with millions expected to fly for the holidays. The Transportation Security Administration anticipates screening 40 million passengers through January 2. American Airlines has not provided details about the technical issue. The brief disruption highlights the potential for significant travel delays during peak holiday travel times.


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