American Airlines Halts Nationwide Flights Amidst Technical Malfunction

Widespread disruptions were reported Tuesday morning as American Airlines faced a “technical issue” affecting flights across the United States. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that the airline had requested a ground stop for its aircraft due to the issue.

American Airlines officially acknowledged the problem, stating, “Our teams are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience.” Despite the airline’s efforts, no specific timeframe for resolution was provided.

This incident occurs during a peak period of travel, as the Transportation Security Administration anticipates screening approximately 40 million passengers over the holiday season and into early January. Travelers are advised to remain alert for potential updates regarding their flights.

This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.