American Airlines Apologizes to Lawmaker After Flight Delays Affect Congressional Votes

American Airlines issued an apology to Representative Max Miller (R-OH) on June 30, 2026, after he reported that flight delays caused three lawmakers to miss votes in Congress. Miller expressed his frustration on social media, stating that the delays were due to the airline's incompetence and highlighted that one of the missed votes was for the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, which passed the House with a vote of 267-117. In response, American Airlines acknowledged the situation on X, stating that their team was working to resolve the delays and expressed regret for the inconvenience. On the same day, American Airlines experienced delays for 727 flights, which accounted for 19% of its scheduled operations, according to FlightAware. The airline has been preparing for a busy summer travel season, expecting to serve 75 million customers from May 21 to September 8, 2026. The Transportation Security Administration also announced plans to screen approximately 18.7 million air travelers during the July Fourth holiday period.