Following a morning of technical difficulties, North Texas storms resulted in ongoing delays at Love Field and DFW Airport. Travelers didn’t want to deal with that on Christmas Eve.
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A “technical issue” on Christmas Eve morning temporarily grounded all American Airlines flights nationwide.
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Even though the issue was resolved in about an hour, thunderstorms in North Texas caused even more delays.
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Travelers should check their flight status on the American Airlines website.
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A “technical issue” on Christmas Eve morning temporarily grounded all American Airlines flights nationwide.
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Even though the issue was resolved in about an hour, thunderstorms in North Texas caused even more delays.
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Travelers should check their flight status on the American Airlines website.
DallasStorms in North Texas and the aftermath of American Airlines’ Tuesday morning technical difficulties are giving travelers serious travel headaches on Christmas Eve.
According to FlightAware.com, the weather is causing inbound flights to Love Field to be delayed by one hour and inbound flights to DFW Airport to be delayed by 3.5 hours.
The backstory The Federal Aviation Administration ordered all American Airlines planes grounded in the United States at the airline’s request just before 7 a.m. Eastern.
In a statement to FOX Television Stations at the time, American Airlines claimed that its staff was “working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience.”
Despite the brief one-hour ground stop, the weather made it difficult for the airlines to resume their flight.
American Airlines flights resume after nationwide ‘technical issue’ on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve morning, a “technical issue” caused all American Airlines aircraft across the country to be momentarily grounded. Here’s some information.
By the afternoon, Love Field and DFW Airport were experiencing several-hour delays in incoming planes, which also caused some departures to be delayed.
The FAA attributed Tuesday’s travel cancellations and delays to staffing and weather.
What People Are Saying: Brian Kenney is going to see relatives in Illinois. He found out about the ground stop prior to arriving at DFW Airport.
In reference to his flight, he stated, “It’s supposed to leave two hours late,” “They were already giving us options to cancel and get a refund before they told us it was delayed.”
When her daughter finally arrived at the airport, Lori Mulkey had to wait for several hours. The weather caused her plane to be diverted from Colorado Springs to Amarillo, instead of landing in Dallas at 9 a.m.
“I m waiting for my daughter who I haven t seen in over a year,” she stated.
She is pleased to be reunited, even though it is not the Christmas Eve she had in mind.
“It s just put a damper on Christmas, literally and figuratively speaking,” Mulkey stated. “I’m sorry you had to wait so long, mom,” she said. That’s alright, you’re worth it, I assured her. I am really excited to see her.
Those interviewed by FOX 4 were doing their hardest to maintain their optimism. It is, after all, Christmas.
“Everyone is focused on the issue and trying to find a solution. Jordan Wright, who is heading to Oklahoma, advised people to be patient and positive.
What’s Next: American Airlines stated that one of its vendors was engaged in the technical problem, but they did not provide further details.
All passengers were advised by the airline to visit the American Airlines website to check their flight status.
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This story is based on information released by the Federal Aviation Administration and a statement provided by American Airlines to FOX Television Stations on December 24, 2024. Reporters from FOX 4 spoke with passengers who were enduring delays at DFW Airport.
This story is based on information released by the Federal Aviation Administration and a statement provided by American Airlines to FOX Television Stations on December 24, 2024. Reporters from FOX 4 spoke with passengers who were enduring delays at DFW Airport.
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