UPDATE: United Airlines back in the skies nationwide after computer glitch.
United Airlines Resumes Flights After Computer Glitch
Exciting news! United Airlines has successfully resolved a recent technology issue and is now back in action, resuming flights across the United States. In an official statement, the airline expressed their relief, stating, “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.”
Temporary Grounding and FAA Involvement
Earlier, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had announced a temporary grounding of United Airlines flights. The FAA took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to inform the public, saying, “United Airlines asked the FAA to pause the airline’s departures nationwide. For more information, contact United regarding its request.” The FAA also advised people to stay updated by monitoring their website.
.@united asked the FAA to pause the airline’s departures nationwide. For more information, contact United regarding its request and monitor https://t.co/smgdqJN3td for updates.
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) September 5, 2023
United Airlines’ Response and Labor Day Weekend
During the temporary grounding, United Airlines provided updates and reassurance to their passengers. They stated, “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 work on a resolution to get you on your way as soon as possible.”
It’s worth noting that United Airlines is one of the largest airlines globally. They had anticipated this Labor Day weekend to be their busiest ever, with approximately 2.8 million people traveling.
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