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UPDATE: The ground stop has been lifted.
We have identified a fix for the technology issue and flights have resumed. We’re working with impacted customers to help them reach their destinations as soon as possible.
— United Airlines (@united) September 5, 2023
United Airlines has issued a nationwide ground stop, which has delayed all flights according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An equipment issue has apparently caused the outage. This impacts all mainline and regional flights. No flights are able to take off, but those already in flight can continue to their destinations.
FAA statement on United Airlines nationwide ground stop pic.twitter.com/0N6MhM94Xr
— BNO News Live (@BNODesk) September 5, 2023
No additional information has been provided yet.
#BREAKING : United Airlines has issued a nationwide ground stop due to a computer issue: FAA.
Maybe a Cyberattack 🤷🏻 pic.twitter.com/HVn2zUad4R
— Breaking news 24/7 (@aliifil1) September 5, 2023
Some on Twitter/X are speculating that it’s a cyber attack but this is not confirmed.
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. Thank you for your patience as we…
— United Airlines (@united) September 5, 2023
United released the statement above that confirms flights already en route will continue as planned.
Anthony’s Take: We’ll see how long this outage lasts and what the eventual cause is once it’s determined. Stay tuned for more details.
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