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Christmas Eve Travel Chaos: American Airlines Grounds Flights Nationwide Christmas Eve Travel Chaos: American Airlines Grounds Flights Nationwide
Christmas Eve Travel Chaos: American Airlines Grounds Flights Nationwide Holiday travel was disrupted for many when American Airlines grounded all flights nationwide on Christmas Eve morning due to a technical issue. Thousands of passengers experienced delays, missed connections, and confusion on one of the busiest travel days of the year, Tuesday, Dec. 24. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the ground stop at the airline’s request. By late morning, the FAA lifted the ground stop after the issue was resolved, allowing American Airlines to resume operations. Travelers reported waits exceeding 90 minutes, with some having to deplane. Frustration …

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by Joe Lombardi