American Airlines has reported technical issues affecting all flights, leading to operational disruptions during one of the busiest travel days of the year. The airline emphasized that passenger safety is their top priority and assured that flights will resume once the issue is resolved. However, details about the nature of the problem remain undisclosed.
Online sources suggest a software malfunction that impacts the calculation of flight weight and balance requirements. The airline is actively working on a fix but has not provided an estimated resolution time. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that American Airlines has grounded all flights nationwide.
In pre-market trading, American Airlines' stock (AAL, Financial) dropped over 3%. Notably, Christmas Eve is one of the busiest days, with the FAA expecting around 30,000 flights across all airlines on December 24.
