American Airlines experienced a widespread technical issue on July 19th, causing a global ground stop for all its flights. The airline confirmed the problem was a “systemwide technology issue” that impacted operations across the globe.

The issue began around 11 AM and resulted in significant delays and cancellations for passengers. The airline’s website and mobile app were also affected, making it difficult for travelers to check flight status or make changes to their itineraries.

American Airlines apologized for the inconvenience caused by the disruption and assured passengers that they were working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. The airline also stated that they were providing updates to passengers via email and text messages.

While the exact nature of the technical issue remains unclear, the airline confirmed that it was not related to a cyberattack.

The ground stop was lifted after approximately 5 hours, but the disruption caused significant delays and cancellations, impacting thousands of travelers worldwide.

American Airlines is currently working to recover from the incident and get passengers back on schedule. The airline has promised to provide further updates and assistance to affected passengers.