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ORLANDO, Fla. – American Airlines flights have resumed after a “technical issue” led to a nationwide grounding on Christmas Eve morning, officials said.

The airline said the problem impacted systems needed to clear flights.

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

The problem arose when millions of people traveled during the holiday season.

American Airlines released this statement regarding the incident:

“An issue with the provider’s technology briefly impacted flights this morning. This issue has been resolved and flights have resumed. We sincerely apologize to our customers for the inconvenience this morning. We’re all hands on deck as our team works diligently to get customers where they need them as quickly as possible.

FOX 35’s Morgan Parish reports live from Orlando International Airport (MCO) with the latest updates on the situation. You can watch it in the video player above.

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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 with 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 displays for updates.

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