All American Airlines flights suspended on Christmas Eve due to “technical problems”: then the about-face

All American Airlines flights suspended on Christmas Eve due to “technical problems”: then the about-face
All American Airlines flights suspended on Christmas Eve due to “technical problems”: then the about-face

American Airlines has suspended all loves in the USA at vigil of Christmas per “problems technicians“. The same one airline he confirmed it through i social, after the announcement of Federal Aviation Administration: “Your safety is our top priority, once the problem has been resolved, we will get you to your destination safely”, it adds, specifying that “our team is working to resolve the problem so that you can return safely from your family.” Inconvenience for millions of people ready to leave for the Christmas holidays. Shortly afterwards the about face which put the aircraft back on the runway.

American Airlines' statement on social media

Tuesday 24 DecemberOn Christmas Eve, American Airlines sparked panic in the US by informing users that it had suspended all flights due to “technical problems”.

The news was launched by the Federal Aviation Administration which, after the 8 in the morning (local time on the East Coast), he then added that the airline had resumed operations regularly after a block about an hour.

American Airlines had confirmed the “technical problems” on social media, except later remove the notice.

“Our team is currently working to resolve the issue. No estimated time frame was given, but they are trying to resolve it as quickly as possible,” read one post his X.

What we know about “technical problems”

Federal Aviation Administration and American Airlines have not yet explained the nature of the technical problem: a communicated clarifier.

Yet another flight block in 2024

As recalled by New York Timesit is not the first time that the US Air Force has stopped due to a technical problem in 2024.

A JulyIn fact, a faulty software update provided by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike had caused a global technological disruption, affecting many companies, including some airlines including American Airlines.

In December 2022, however, it was the weather conditions that affected travelers during Christmas, with the company Southwest Airlines forced to stand still for days, dealing with technical and logistical problems including the inability to efficiently position the crews where necessary: ​​on that occasion around 2 million passengers remained on the ground, with losses for the company – including earnings and compensation – of over 1 billion dollars.




Photo source: ANSA

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