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Computer Outage Causes Check-In Problems For American Airlines & Other Carriers

A computer outage with Sabre, the company that some airlines use for flight bookings, caused issues with several airlines.

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May 21, 2021

Fort Worth-based American Airlines was among the carriers experiencing problems with check-in, causing long lines at Dallas Fort Worth International and Love Field Airport.

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A computer outage with Sabre, the company that some airlines use for flight bookings, caused issues with check-in and boarding systems for American, JetBlue and Alaska Airlines.

When a customer complained on Twitter American Airlines responded saying, “Our teams are engaged and working to fix this ASAP. We appreciate your patience and apologize for the wait.”

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