American Airlines, the world’s largest carrier, resumed operations on Tuesday after a nationwide flight disruption caused by a technical issue on Christmas Eve. The airline requested a ground stop across all US flights between 1150 GMT and 1250 GMT, causing significant delays during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Bridgett Frey, assistant administrator for communications at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), confirmed that the ground stop had been lifted, but the specifics of the technical issue remain unclear.
The disruption sparked frustration among travelers, many of whom were eager to reunite with family for the holidays. Social media was flooded with complaints from passengers, with one traveler joking, “Heck of a way to start Christmas,” after their flight was forced to return to the gate.
American Airlines responded to passenger concerns online, reassuring them that the airline’s team was working swiftly to resolve the situation and ensure safe departures.
While the ground stop lasted for just one hour, the timing added to the stress of holiday travel, leaving many to wonder about the impact of such technical issues on future flights.
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