American Airlines flights around the country were grounded on Christmas Eve after the company said it experienced "technical difficulties." "We're currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights,

Technical issues hampered the airline’s operations on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Holiday travelers flying with American Airlines experienced widespread Christmas Eve disruptions on Tuesday after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the airline had grounded all of its flights nationwide.

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all American Airlines flights grounded in the U.S. after the carrier reported a technical issue affecting its entire system with millions traveling for the holiday.