American Airlines resumes flights after brief grounding on Christmas Eve

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American Airlines resumed flights on Christmas Eve after a brief grounding due to a technical issue that affected all U.S. routes. 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 over 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 disruption comes at a time when many flights are sold out, making cancellations particularly challenging for travelers.


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