The airline communicated the situation on social media, emphasizing that passenger safety remains their top priority.

One traveler expressed that even a one-hour delay is preferable to longer delays of two and a half to three hours, highlighting the anxiety surrounding holiday travel.

Experts recommend that travelers plan to travel before noon on Sunday to avoid peak congestion expected between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Despite the challenges, some travelers, like Melissa Bilodeau from Florida, managed to surprise their families for Christmas, showcasing the joy of unexpected visits.

On Wall Street, the holiday-shortened week began positively, driven by significant gains in semiconductor stocks, with the Nasdaq up 0.4%.

Frustrated customers took to social media to express their discontent, reporting significant delays and a lack of timely information at the gates.

Travel times on highways are projected to be up to 30% longer than normal during the holidays, particularly in major metropolitan areas like Boston, New York City, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.

American Airlines resumed flights on December 24, 2024, after a technical glitch caused a one-hour ground stop, significantly disrupting holiday travel for many passengers.

Travelers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours early for domestic flights and to consider using gift bags instead of wrapping presents to ease the travel process.

Bobby Tighe, a Florida resident, missed a family Christmas Eve gathering in New York due to repeated flight delays, forcing him to change his travel plans.

Looking ahead, the weather forecast for Christmas Day predicts no rain with a high of 62 degrees, but thunderstorms are expected to return on December 26.

In addition to the airline disruptions, the Fort Worth area was under a flash flood warning until late morning, adding to the travel challenges.