All American Airlines flights are currently halted on Christmas Eve due to an unnamed ‘technical issue.’ Flights operated by AA affiliates are also impacted, and the airline has not provided an estimated time for resolution…
American Airlines’ tweet downplayed the seriousness of the situation:
We’re currently dealing with a technical issue affecting all American Airlines flights. Your safety is our top priority, and once this is resolved, we will ensure you reach your destination safely.
Our team is focused on resolving this. While no estimated timeframe is available, we are committed to rectifying the issue as quickly as possible.
However, an FAA advisory highlighted that this is a total, nationwide halt for all American Airlines mainline and subsidiary flights.
- DESTINATION AIRPORT: ALL
- DEP FACILITIES INCLUDED: ALL
- PROBABILITY OF EXTENSION: MED
- IMPACTING CONDITION: COMPANY REQUEST
- COMMENTS: NATIONWIDE GROUNDSTOP FOR AA MAIN AND SUBS
The complete grounding of all flights, regardless of aircraft type, indicates a significant IT failure. Some rumors suggest a possible ransomware attack, but this remains speculation as neither the airline nor the FAA has provided clarification.
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