United Airlines had to halt all of its flights across the US due to a computer malfunction, as reported by ABC News. The airline requested the Federal Aviation Administration to pause all departures nationwide. However, just an hour later, United resumed its operations and lifted the ground stop.
On Tuesday, United had to cancel seven flights and delayed 364 others, which accounted for 13 per cent of its scheduled operations. Flights already in the air were not affected.
“We are experiencing a systemwide technology issue and are holding all aircraft at their departure airports. Flights that are already airborne are continuing to their destination as planned. We will share more information as it becomes available” the airlines said in a post on social media platform X. “Thank you for your patience as we work on a resolution to get you on your way as soon as possible.”
“United asked the FAA to pause the airline’s departures nationwide. For more information, contact United regarding its request and monitor http://fly.faa.gov for updates,” wrote the Federal Aviation Administration on its official social media handle.
“We have identified a fix for the technology issue and flights have resumed. We are working with impacted customers to help them reach their destinations as soon as possible,” replied the airline to its earlier post.
United told Engadget that a software update resulted in a widespread slowdown in its technology systems. The airlines stated that they are looking into the cause of the issue, but clarified it is not a cybersecurity concern.
On September 28 the United Kingdom’s air traffic control system experienced technical problems that resulted in the cancellation of more than 500 flights in and out of British airports. Britain’s National Air Traffic Service (NATS) stated that the issue caused restrictions to the flow of aircraft in and out of the UK on one of the busiest holidays of the year for travel.
Travellers experienced widespread flight delays into London from popular vacation destinations. Later in the day, NATS announced that the technical issue had been identified and resolved, and they were working closely with airlines and airports to manage the affected flights as efficiently as possible. According to BBC News, over 230 flights departing the UK and at least 271 flights scheduled to arrive in the UK were cancelled.
On Tuesday, United had to cancel seven flights and delayed 364 others, which accounted for 13 per cent of its scheduled operations. Flights already in the air were not affected.
“We are experiencing a systemwide technology issue and are holding all aircraft at their departure airports. Flights that are already airborne are continuing to their destination as planned. We will share more information as it becomes available” the airlines said in a post on social media platform X. “Thank you for your patience as we work on a resolution to get you on your way as soon as possible.”
“United asked the FAA to pause the airline’s departures nationwide. For more information, contact United regarding its request and monitor http://fly.faa.gov for updates,” wrote the Federal Aviation Administration on its official social media handle.
“We have identified a fix for the technology issue and flights have resumed. We are working with impacted customers to help them reach their destinations as soon as possible,” replied the airline to its earlier post.
United told Engadget that a software update resulted in a widespread slowdown in its technology systems. The airlines stated that they are looking into the cause of the issue, but clarified it is not a cybersecurity concern.
On September 28 the United Kingdom’s air traffic control system experienced technical problems that resulted in the cancellation of more than 500 flights in and out of British airports. Britain’s National Air Traffic Service (NATS) stated that the issue caused restrictions to the flow of aircraft in and out of the UK on one of the busiest holidays of the year for travel.
Travellers experienced widespread flight delays into London from popular vacation destinations. Later in the day, NATS announced that the technical issue had been identified and resolved, and they were working closely with airlines and airports to manage the affected flights as efficiently as possible. According to BBC News, over 230 flights departing the UK and at least 271 flights scheduled to arrive in the UK were cancelled.
