American Airlines Resumes Flights After Nationwide Ground Stop

A technical issue briefly halted all American Airlines flights on Christmas Eve, causing delays during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

American Airlines flights were grounded nationwide for approximately one hour due to a technical problem affecting weight and balance calculations.
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop after the airline resolved the issue, allowing flights to resume operations by 8:50 a.m. ET.
The disruption caused delays for thousands of travelers, with some flights delayed up to 90 minutes and others returning to gates after boarding.
The outage occurred during peak holiday travel, with the Transportation Security Administration expecting to screen 40 million passengers this season.
Winter weather across the U.S., including snow in the Northeast and storms in the Pacific Northwest, further complicated travel plans for millions.