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One of the busiest travel days of the year got off to a rough start due to a "technical issue" that disrupted American Airlines flights across the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration said ...
The FAA ordered a ground stop for all American Airlines flights in the U.S., including those operated by the airline's subsidiaries, at around 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday.
Travellers arrive for departing flights as American Airlines resumed its flights after a technical glitch forced the carrier to issue an hour-long ground stop, disrupting travel for thousands on ...
Meanwhile, the flight-tracking site FlightAware reported that 4,058 flights entering or leaving the U.S., or serving domestic destinations, were delayed, with 76 flights canceled. The site did not post any American Airlines flights on Tuesday morning, but it showed in the afternoon that 961 American flights were delayed.
American Airlines cut its domestic flight schedule by 60%–70% in April 2020 and 80%–90% in May, with only a "handful" of international routes staying in operation. [88] On 6 April, American announced that almost all flights to the New York City area would be suspended, and no crew or staff would remain in the area overnight. [89]
FlightAware data shows American's hubs in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Dallas/Fort Worth are the most affected airports, with about 400 and 500 flight delays, respectively, as of 2:00 p.m. ET.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the airline industry due to travel restrictions and a decimation in demand among travelers. Significant reductions in passenger numbers have resulted in flights being cancelled or planes flying empty between airports, which in turn massively reduced revenues for airlines and forced many ...
An airline spokesperson said Tuesday was not a peak travel day for the airline — with about 2,000 fewer flights than the busiest days — so the airline has somewhat of a buffer to manage the ...