✈️ United Airlines Restores Flights After Major Tech Glitch
‘Declaring an emergency’: United pilot calls out mayday shortly after takeoff⚠️ System Outage Grounds Flights at Major U.S. Airports
The airline confirmed the issue has now been United Airlines (UAL.O) faced major disruption on Wednesday after a critical technology issue forced it to ground flights at several major U.S. airports.’Declaring an emergency’:
The glitch led to delays across the country, impacting thousands of travelers.resolved. “While we expect residual delays, our team is working to restore normal operations,” United said in a statement.
🛑 Flights Halted at Key United Hubs
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the outage prompted ground stops at several major United hubs, including:
The root of the problem was in United’s Unimatic system. This system handles key flight data such as weight, balance, and timing. When it went down, it disrupted other systems that rely on this data to operate flights safely.
📣 DOT Confirms It’s a United-Only Issue united pilots
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed on X that the issue was specific to United Airlines. It had no impact on the broader air traffic control system.
The FAA also responded quickly, offering full support to United during the recovery process.
💸 United Will Cover Customer Costs
United said it is treating this glitch as a “controllable delay.” That means customers affected by overnight delays may be eligible for reimbursement for hotels or other expenses.
Travelers are urged to check flight updates and rebooking options through United’s website or app.
🧑💻 Similar Incident at Alaska Airlines Last Month
This is not the first major IT failure in recent weeks. Just last month, Alaska Airlines grounded all flights for nearly three hours due to a similar technical issue. That incident was also tied to aircraft weight and balance systems.
🧳 What Travelers Should Do Next
If you’re flying with United this week:
Check your flight status regularly
Allow extra time at the airport
Contact customer service if your travel was delayed overnight
United teams are working around the clock to restore full service, but delays may continue into Thursday.
🔧 United Airlines Restores Operations After Major Tech Outage Delays Over 1,000 Flights
💻 IT Glitch Paralyzes United Hubs Across the U.S.
United Airlines has resolved a major technology issue that caused widespread delays and temporary ground stops at major U.S. airports on Wednesday. The problem impacted United’s internal Unimatic system, which handles essential flight information including weight, balance, and scheduling data.
The glitch led to a system-wide disruption, forcing United to halt flights temporarily at key hub airports such as Newark, Denver, Houston, and Chicago, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). As of 10:25 p.m. ET, flight tracking platform FlightAware reported that 1,038 United flights — about 34% of its total schedule — were delayed.