Airbus Software Issue May Delay Flights Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Thousands of Airbus A320 airliners may require emergency software updates due to a flight control issue experienced by a JetBlue flight, which caused injuries to passengers. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency grounded affected aircraft starting Saturday, with 5,000 to 6,000 planes needing updates, potentially leading to flight delays during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. Major U.S. carriers, including American Airlines and Delta, are working to complete the updates while minimizing cancellations. This Thanksgiving is expected to see a record 31 million travelers, marking the busiest holiday travel period in 15 years.

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