A spokesperson told USA TODAY that "an indicator light identified a possible mechanical issue that, after inspection, was confirmed to be false."

However, a recent American Airlines flight to Las Vegas was instead diverted back to Chicago after just two hours in the sky. A spokesperson for American Airlines briefly pointed to maintenance issues,

An American Airlines flight was forced to turn around mid-flight due to a maintenance issue. On Sunday American Airlines flight 1047 was flying out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Las Vegas when the incident occurred,

An American Airlines flight was forced to turn around and return to the airport in Chicago after reports of a possible maintenance issue. The airline told Fox News that flight 1047 had departed from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and was heading to Las Vegas when the incident occurred.