American Airlines experienced technical issues on Christmas Eve, grounding all flights and causing chaos for holiday travelers. The problem was attributed to a vendor technology issue, impacting over 700 flights across major hubs in the US.
Key Points
Over 700 flights delayed due to technical issue
Major hubs like Charlotte Douglas, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, and Washington National affected
40 million passengers expected to travel over holidays
Pros
Issue resolved relatively quickly
Cons
Disruption of holiday travel plans for many passengers