Tuesday, 16 April 2013
UPDATE: We are now in a system-wide ground delay until 4:00pm CT as we work to resolve this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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American Airlines (@AmericanAir) April 16, 2013 The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all American Airlines flights until at least 5pm today, citing computer problems that have taken their reservations system down. We will update this story as it unfolds. This cannot be pleasant for those stuck in planes right now.
Updates:
At American Airlines request, FAA put ground stop for flights nationwide and American Eagle flights at certain airports: statement #breaking
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Reuters US News (@ReutersUS) April 16, 2013 
