UPDATE – American Airlines flights resume after brief IT outage led to nationwide ground stop.
FAA issued a nationwide ground stop following reported IT outage.
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UPDATE — Travelers flying with American Airlines should prepare for possible delays and disruptions after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a nationwide ground stop Tuesday because of a reported information technology outage.
According to the FAA, all American Airlines flights have been grounded nationwide while the airline works to resolve the issue.
At this time:
- ✈️ All American Airlines departures are affected nationwide.
- ⚠️ The cause of the IT outage has not yet been determined.
- ⏳ There is no estimated time for when normal operations will resume.
If you have a flight scheduled with American Airlines, check your flight status before leaving for the airport and expect delays or possible cancellations as the situation develops.
The Smokies.LIVE Travel Center is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as soon as American Airlines and the FAA release additional information.
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