American Airlines resumes flights after brief grounding due to technical issue
American Airlines resumed operations after a brief grounding due to a technical issue affecting all U.S. flights. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the grounding at the airline's request early Tuesday, lasting 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 outage highlights the potential for disruptions during peak travel times, as cancellations can lead to further delays.