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ABC News: American Airlines requests ground stop for all its flights, FAA says
ABC News - American Airlines requests ground stop for all its flights, FAA says
A "technical issue" disrupted American Airline flights nationwide early Tuesday.
By David Brennan and Sam Sweeney
December 24, 2024, 7:15 AM
A "technical issue" disrupted American Airline flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said, at the start of a busy Christmas Eve for travelers around the country.
The Federal Aviation Administration said American requested a ground stop for all its flights.
"We're currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights," the airline wrote in a post to X.
The post added, "Your safety is our utmost priority, once this is rectified, we'll have you safely on your way to your destination."
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
A "technical issue" disrupted American Airline flights nationwide early Tuesday.
By David Brennan and Sam Sweeney
December 24, 2024, 7:15 AM
A "technical issue" disrupted American Airline flights nationwide early on Tuesday, the airline said, at the start of a busy Christmas Eve for travelers around the country.
The Federal Aviation Administration said American requested a ground stop for all its flights.
"We're currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights," the airline wrote in a post to X.
The post added, "Your safety is our utmost priority, once this is rectified, we'll have you safely on your way to your destination."
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
My apologies for my earlier headline - it was a "ground stop" not a grounding of all flights.
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Really suck.
Glad I'm not leaving the neighborhood.
