American Airlines resumes US flights after brief ground stop due to technical issue

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American Airlines has resumed all flights in the U.S. after a brief ground stop due to a "technical issue." The Federal Aviation Administration initially halted flights nationwide as travelers prepared for the busy Christmas holiday. The ground stop was lifted shortly after it was announced. Passengers reported being stuck on runways and returning to gates during the disruption. American Airlines confirmed the issue but did not provide details on its cause. This incident follows a recent global tech outage that affected airlines. The previous disruption was linked to a bug in a software update, according to a cybersecurity firm.


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