After facing delays and cancellations on Christmas Day, American Airlines has returned to normal operations, with flights running smoothly on Wednesday.

By Utkarsh Shetti, Abhijith Ganapavaram and David Shepardson (Reuters) -American Airlines said on Tuesday its flights had resumed after a technical glitch forced the carrier to issue an hour-long ground stop,

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.