The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted the nationwide groundstop on American Airlines flights following a technical issue that impacted the carrier’s system.
Earlier, the FAA reported that a technical malfunction was affecting American Airlines’ operations, but the issue has since been resolved and the system is back online.
Despite the resolution, delays are expected as the airline works to restore normal operations. Flight tracker Flightradar24 noted on social media that it would take some time for flights to get back to their regular schedules.
The disruption occurred during the busy holiday travel period, with many passengers flying to European destinations such as the UK, France, Germany, and Italy. In response to travelers’ frustrations, American Airlines acknowledged the issue on social media, thanking passengers for their patience and assuring them the situation was being addressed.
The airline issued a statement explaining that a vendor technology issue caused the disruption but that it had been fixed, allowing flights to resume. American Airlines apologized for the inconvenience and assured passengers that efforts were underway to quickly get travelers to their destinations.
The FAA confirmed that the airline had requested the groundstop, which included flights operated by its subsidiaries.
With the holiday travel season in full swing, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has predicted it will screen 40 million passengers through January 2.
