American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.

The airline announced a technical issue "with all American Airlines flights" - but the authorities say a national "groundstop" has now been lifted.

Christmas Eve is one of the busiest days of the year for American aviation, with the FAA reporting 41,028 commercial flights took place on the day in 2023. Disruption during the day could have a severe impact on customers who are hoping to spend Christmas with family or friends.