Ground stop lifted for United Airlines flights across the country after tech issue
Briefly

United Airlines faced a ground stop due to a computer issue, causing over 1,000 flight delays nationwide. Although the ground stop has been lifted, passengers were warned of potential ongoing delays. Operations returned to normal at New York area airports after long lines formed as travelers awaited updates on their flights. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the issue was specific to United and not linked to Air Traffic Control. United Airlines clarified that the glitch was not a cyberattack and that flights already airborne continued to their destinations.
United Airlines issued a warning to passengers about potential ripple effects from a ground stop initiated due to a computer issue affecting over 1,000 flights.
The ground stop, which has since been lifted, resulted in extensive delays, leading to long lines of travelers as operations began to normalize.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that the issue was specific to United's operations and was not related to any broader Air Traffic Control problems.
The technical glitch affecting United Airlines has been confirmed not to be a result of a cyberattack, ensuring the safety of operations.
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