WASHINGTON - A brief nationwide ground stop for United Airlines flights was lifted Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration said, Leslie Josephs and Dan Mangan report for CNBC. Continue reading original article.
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7 September 2023 - “Earlier today a software update caused a widespread slowdown in United’s technology systems,” United said in a statement 5 September 2023.
“We briefly held aircraft at their origin airports and resumed normal operations around 12:45 p.m. CT.,” the airline said. “Our teams are working to get customers to their destinations as soon as possible.”
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg noted on DOT social media that ""Am aware of the nationwide ground stop at United Airlines due to IT issues," Buttigieg wrote. "FAA is currently receiving more information about the cause and scope of the issue, and DOT will make sure UA meets its obligations to affected passengers."
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