The FAA issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights on Christmas Eve due to a “technical issue.”

A brief nationwide American Airlines ground stop was a traveler's worst nightmare Tuesday on Christmas Eve. A total of 25 American Airlines flights from Boston were delayed during what's expected to be the airline's busiest holiday season on record.

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.