A temporary ground stop at United Airlines led to delays for over 700 flights across key airports, with the airline reporting a resolution to the issue but ongoing disruptions for travelers.
United Airlines Faces Widespread Flight Delays Due to Technical Glitch
United Airlines Faces Widespread Flight Delays Due to Technical Glitch
Passengers experience significant disruptions as United Airlines halts operations over a technology issue affecting major U.S. airports.
United Airlines travelers in the United States have encountered significant delays after the airline was forced to temporarily halt flights due to a "technology issue." A ground stop was ordered for United's mainline flights originating from major airports, impacting travel across locations such as Chicago, Denver, Houston, San Francisco, and New Jersey. Reports indicate that the airline announced at around 22:00 EDT on Wednesday (02:00 GMT on Thursday) the restoration of flight operations, yet ongoing disruptions persisted.
In a statement, United clarified that they had resolved the underlying technical problem, assuring passengers that while they anticipated residual delays, efforts were underway to restore normal service. Flight tracking service FlightAware reported over 700 delays for United flights by 21:00 EDT (02:00 BST). Meanwhile, flights that were airborne during the ground stop continued their journey uninterrupted. Although regional flights remained unaffected, the airline cautioned that delays could occur due to traffic resulting from the ground halt.
Passengers shared their frustrations, with traveler Jessica Jeffers recounting her two-hour wait on a plane in Denver intended for Newark, New Jersey. "It's been pretty rough over here," she remarked. Many others took to social media to voice their dissatisfaction, reporting hours spent stranded on tarmacs awaiting updates. According to CBS News, the airline classified the incident as a preventable delay, pledging to cover certain expenses incurred by affected passengers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed being briefed about the incident, indicating that it was not related to the overall air traffic control system in the U.S.
In a statement, United clarified that they had resolved the underlying technical problem, assuring passengers that while they anticipated residual delays, efforts were underway to restore normal service. Flight tracking service FlightAware reported over 700 delays for United flights by 21:00 EDT (02:00 BST). Meanwhile, flights that were airborne during the ground stop continued their journey uninterrupted. Although regional flights remained unaffected, the airline cautioned that delays could occur due to traffic resulting from the ground halt.
Passengers shared their frustrations, with traveler Jessica Jeffers recounting her two-hour wait on a plane in Denver intended for Newark, New Jersey. "It's been pretty rough over here," she remarked. Many others took to social media to voice their dissatisfaction, reporting hours spent stranded on tarmacs awaiting updates. According to CBS News, the airline classified the incident as a preventable delay, pledging to cover certain expenses incurred by affected passengers. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed being briefed about the incident, indicating that it was not related to the overall air traffic control system in the U.S.
