FAA grounds all American Airlines flights nationwide due to IT issue

Published July 28, 2026 7:24pm EDT The carrier says it's battling a systemwide IT outage, leaving thousands of travelers facing delays as officials work to restore service The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights Tuesday after the carrier reported a systemwide IT outage that disrupted operations across its network. American Airlines acknowledged the outage in a statement posted to X."We're currently experiencing a systemwide IT outage. Our IT team is working to get everything restored as quickly as possible." The airline has not said what caused the outage or how long the disruption is expected to last. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPThe FAA's ground stop prevents American Airlines departures nationwide while the issue is addressed. Flights already in the air are generally permitted to continue to their destinations, though travelers should expect delays and possible cancellations as the airline works to restore its systems.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.