American Airlines flights were cleared to fly by regulators early Tuesday after a brief grounding due to a systemwide technical issue.
Just before 7 a.m., the Federal Aviation Administration ordered all American Airlines flights grounded in the U.S. at the airline’s request.
American had reported a technical issue affecting its entire system with millions traveling for the holiday.
On Tuesday morning, at least three American Airlines flights departing from and one arriving into Portland International Jetport were delayed. Each flight was delayed by less than two hours.
In social media replies to frustrated travelers, the airline said: “Our team is currently working to rectify this. Your continued patience is appreciated.”
The company has not issued a press release explaining the issue and an email was not immediately returned.
A post on the Federal Aviation Administration’s website acknowledged the airline’s request for a “nationwide groundstop” for all American Airlines planes and their subsidiary airlines.
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