United Airlines Forced To Ground All Flights For Second Time In Two Months

United Airlines briefly grounded all flights in the United States and Canada on Tuesday night (September 23) due to a connectivity issue. The airline requested the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to implement a nationwide ground stop, which lasted about 30 minutes. This incident marks the second time in two months that United has halted its mainline flights due to technical problems.

According to a statement from United, operations resumed shortly after the issue was resolved. The airline has not disclosed specific details about the source of the problem. A spokesperson told Fox Business, "United experienced a brief connectivity issue just before midnight Central time on Tuesday, but has since resumed normal operations."

In early August, United faced a similar issue when a technology glitch grounded flights at major airports, including Newark, Denver, Houston, and Chicago, resulting in widespread delays. The FAA has not provided additional information regarding either incident, aside from the initial ground stop notifications.

Travelers experienced minor disruptions, but United Airlines managed to restore normal operations quickly. The airline continues to work on ensuring that such connectivity issues do not recur in the future.