American Airlines grounds flights nationwide because of technical issue


American Airlines planes sit by their gates at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida.

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American Airlines grounded flights nationwide Wednesday morning due to a technical issue, snarling travel during what carriers expect to be a period of record demand for the holidays.

“A technical issue is affecting American flights this morning,” a spokeswoman said. “Our teams are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience.”

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