American Airlines resumes flights after brief groundstop on Christmas Eve

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American Airlines flights were briefly grounded on Christmas Eve due to a technical issue affecting its entire system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered the groundstop, impacting travel on one of the busiest days of the year. After about 40 minutes, the FAA cleared American Airlines to resume flights. The airline confirmed the issue on social media but did not provide details or an explanation for the glitch. Passengers were asked for their patience during the disruption. The situation has since returned to normal, allowing travelers to continue their journeys.


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