United Airlines has lifted a nationwide ground stop Tuesday following a “systemwide technology issue,” the airline said.
Update: @united has lifted the ground stop for the U.S. and Canada.
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) September 5, 2023
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The airline said the issue lasted a little over an hour and it was holding all aircraft at their departure airports. The airline resumed normal operations at around 12:45 p.m. CT, a statement said.
Flights that were already airborne continued to their destination as planned.
“We will share more information as it becomes available,” the airline said on X when the ground stop was issued. “Thank you for your patience as we work on a resolution to get you on your way as soon as possible.”
United said they are investigating the cause, but it was not a cybersecurity issue.
For more updates, go to https://nasstatus.faa.gov/.
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