American Airlines flights grounded nationwide due to IT outage: FAA
The FAA said the carrier’s request came as technicians worked to restore booking, check-in and phone systems.
- On Tuesday evening, The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for American Airlines departures after the carrier experienced a systemwide IT outage, holding flights at gates while allowing airborne planes to land safely.
- Internal information technology systems at American Airlines caused the disruption, leaving the broader National Airspace System unaffected, The FAA reported.
- Travelers face ongoing uncertainty as American Airlines' mobile apps, website, and customer service phone lines remain inaccessible; passengers across multiple airports reported delays and canceled boarding.
- American Airlines acknowledged the outage on its official social media account, stating, "We're aware of a technical issue," while requesting the ground stop to allow technicians time to resolve the failure.
- It remains unclear what specific technical failure triggered the outage or how long restoration will take, with further updates expected as details become available.
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FAA scales back American Airlines nationwide ground stop after systemwide IT outage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an updated advisory Tuesday evening scaling back the nationwide ground stop on American Airlines flights after a systemwide IT outage disrupted operations across the carrier’s network. The revised FAA advisory limited restrictions to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in North Carolina, one of the airline’s largest hubs, signaling that the nationwide order has been lifted and allowing m…
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