American Airlines grounded its U.S. flights Tuesday morning due to a technical issue, causing disruptions during a peak holiday travel period. The ground stop, which lasted less than an hour, was lifted by 7:55 a.m. ET. The problem was linked to a vendor’s platform, crucial for aircraft weight and balance data. No flights were canceled due to this issue, and the airline apologized for the inconvenience. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that American Airlines requested the ground stop to manage potential airport congestion. This incident highlights the vulnerability of airlines’ technology systems, especially after recent high-profile disruptions like Southwest’s cancellations during the 2022 holiday season and Delta’s recovery from a CrowdStrike outage.
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