FAA lifts brief nationwide ground stop for United Airlines

United Airlines experienced a nationwide ground stop due to technology issues, halting flights at their departure airports but allowing those already airborne to continue to their destination.

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8/27/2023

'Mechanical issue' on United Airlines plane leads to ground stop at O'Hare International Airport

A mechanical issue on a United Airlines flight at O'Hare International Airport caused a ground stop, but passengers safely deplaned and the duration of the stop is unknown.

8/28/2023

500 flights cancelled as U.K.'s air traffic control system hit by "nightmare scenario"

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8/28/2023

Flights grounded as U.K. air traffic control experiences ‘technical issue’

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9/5/2023

United Airlines resumes flights following nationwide ground stop

United Airlines flights have resumed after a nationwide ground stop caused by a computer issue, which was later resolved, delaying 211 flights.

9/5/2023

United delays all flights nationwide following ground stop due to 'equipment outage'

United Airlines delayed more than 300 flights due to an equipment outage, but has since fixed the issue and flights have resumed, although there are still lingering delays.

9/6/2023

United Airlines flights in US briefly grounded by 'software update'

United Airlines briefly grounded all planes in the US due to a computer glitch caused by a software update, but has since resumed flights with minimal delays.

9/6/2023

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9/9/2023

O'Hare Resumes Flights After Brief Ground Stop for Disabled Swiss Air Plane

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9/15/2023

United Flight Aborts Landing at Boston Airport After Being Told Runway Wasn't Clear

A United Airlines flight was asked to abort its landing at Boston Logan International Airport due to another plane still being on the runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.