FORT WORTH- Technical issues forced American Airlines (AA) to ground all US flights on Tuesday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reports.
The airline faces widespread disruptions as multiple passengers report their planes returning to gates after being stuck on runways across various airports.
American Airlines Grounds All US Flights
“Our team works to resolve a technical issue,” American Airlines posted on X, formerly Twitter. The company has not provided an estimated resolution time but emphasizes efforts to restore operations quickly.
The grounding affects flights throughout the United States, with passengers taking to social media to express frustration over delays and lack of clear timelines.
American Airlines continues to respond to customer concerns on social media platforms while their technical teams address the system issues.
The airline directs affected travelers back to terminals as they work to restore normal operations. The scope and cause of the technical problems remain unclear.
This developing situation impacts thousands of travelers across American Airlines’ domestic network. The airline maintains communication with customers through social media updates as they work toward resolving the widespread system failure.
Similar Incidents
Alaska Airlines (AS) experienced a system-wide technology failure on Monday, forcing its website offline and disrupting flight operations. The airline halted flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for 40 minutes to manage aircraft traffic.
The technical breakdown prevented customers from booking tickets through the airline’s website, mobile app, and contact centers, causing widespread service delays.
In a separate incident last year, Southwest Airlines (WN) grounded all departing flights nationwide. The Federal Aviation Administration implemented the ground stop at Southwest’s request due to technical difficulties.
By late morning Eastern Time, FlightAware data showed over 1,500 Southwest flight delays, representing more than half of all U.S. flight delays.
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