00:00United Airlines temporarily grounded all mainline flights nationwide due to a major technology
00:05failure. Ground stops affected key hubs including Chicago, Denver, Newark, Houston,
00:12and San Francisco, disrupting hundreds of flights. The issue involved United's computer
00:18systems crucial for aircraft weight and balance calculations, halting departures until resolved.
00:25Passengers faced long delays, with some stuck on planes for hours.
00:30United apologized and promised swift resolution, prioritizing safety.
00:35The airline fixed the tech glitch in about an hour,
00:38resuming flights but warned of lingering delays and cancellations.
00:43The FAA supported ground stops to ensure safety,
00:46while United worked to clear the backlog and assist affected travelers.
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