‘Vendor Issue’ Prompts Christmas Eve Ground Stop

Scores of American Airlines flights were grounded on Tuesday.

An American A319 in Phoenix (Photo: AirlineGeeks | William Derrickson)

[ News ]December 24, 2024 9:14 am ET

By Ryan Ewing

American Airlines says a “vendor technology issue” prompted a nationwide ground stop on Christmas Eve. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline and its regional subsidiaries were forced to halt flights on Tuesday.

The ground stop lasted roughly an hour. According to data from Anuvu Pulse, just 22% of the carrier’s flights have left on-time so far.

Flights resumed around 8 a.m. ET after the issue was resolved.

“We sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience this morning,” an airline spokesperson said in a statement. “It’s all hands on deck as our team is working diligently to get customers where they need to go as quickly as possible.”

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Ryan founded AirlineGeeks.com back in February 2013 and has amassed considerable experience in the aviation sector. His work has been featured in several publications and news outlets, including CNN, WJLA, CNET, and Business Insider. During his time in the industry, he's worked in roles pertaining to airport/airline operations while holding a B.S. in Air Transportation Management from Arizona State University along with an MBA. Ryan has experience in several facets of the industry from behind the yoke of a Cessna 172 to interviewing airline industry executives. Ryan works for AirlineGeeks' owner FLYING Media, spearheading coverage in the commercial aviation space.
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