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American Airlines ‘computer failure’ grounds flights on Christmas Eve

This was an unwelcome Christmas surprise. A “technical issue” caused American Airlines to issue a temporary ground stop on all US flights just after 6:30 a.m. on Dec. 24. Video filmed by one AA passenger at Boston Logan International Airport captured the moment holiday travelers learning the news and were told by the pilot to…