United Airlines is resuming all flights after resolving a computer glitch that led to nationwide grounding
- The FFA said the airline experienced a computer problem on Tuesday
- The ground hold was lifted at 1:50 p.m. EST
- The exact reason behind the ground stop remains unknown
United Airlines lifted the nationwide ground stop on all its flights on Tuesday.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the airline made the request because of a computer problem.
The airline had said all planes would be able to land in the sky, but none would take off as of 1:10 p.m. EST.
The ground hold was lifted at 1:50 p.m. EST.
“We are experiencing a system-wide technology issue and are holding all aircraft at their departure airports,” United told DailyMail.com during the ground stop.
United Airlines grounded all its flights on Tuesday due to an ‘equipment malfunction’
Flights that are already airborne will continue to their destinations as scheduled. We are currently investigating and will share more information as it becomes available.”
The exact reason behind the ground stop remains unknown.
Social media users were quick to respond to news of the ground freeze.
“United Airlines is about to experience the worst day of the decade,” read a post on X.
“Get someone to call Mayor Pete!” read another post about Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.
Buttigieg released a statement saying he was aware of the ground summit.
“FAA is currently receiving more information about the cause and extent of the problem, and DOT will ensure that UA meets its obligations to affected passengers,” he wrote on X.
The ground stop occurred on the last day of Labor Day weekend travel.
United had predicted it would have its busiest Labor Day weekend on record, expecting 2.8 million passengers Wednesday through Tuesday.