American Airlines resumes service after tech issue: What is the status for Florida flights?

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ORLANDO, Fla. - American Airlines flights have resumed after a "technical issue" on Christmas Eve morning caused a nationwide grounding of its flights, according to officials.

The issue impacted systems needed to release flights, the airline said.

American Airlines requested a ground stop for all its flights early Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration reported. The ground stop was lifted just before 8 a.m. ET.

The issue arose as millions are traveling for the holiday season.

American Airlines released this statement regarding the incident:

"A vendor technology issue briefly affected flights this morning. That issue has been resolved and flights have resumed. We sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience this morning. It’s all hands on deck as our team is working diligently to get customers where they need to go as quickly as possible."

FOX 35's Morgan Parish is reporting live at Orlando International Airport (MCO) with the latest updates on the situation. You can watch in the above video player.

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How to check flight status for Florida flights

The most reliable way to check if your flight is delayed or canceled is directly through your airline. You can use the airline's mobile app, visit their website, or, if you’re already at the airport, check the counter or monitor displays for updates.

Here are some helpful links for tracking updates on American Airlines flights:

To check the status of flights with other airlines, use the links below: