American Airlines resumes flights after brief grounding due to technical issue
American Airlines has resumed operations after a brief grounding due to a technical issue. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the halt early Tuesday at the airline's request, affecting flights nationwide. The grounding occurred just before 7 a.m. Eastern time, impacting many travelers during the busy holiday season. American Airlines reported a systemwide issue but has not provided detailed information. Flights were cleared to resume after regulators lifted the grounding order. The Transportation Security Administration anticipates screening 40 million passengers during the holiday period.