United Airlines system outage: When will issues be fixed, ground stop end? Company responds

A system-wide outage at United Airlines caused major disruptions across several airports on Wednesday

Updated on: Aug 7, 2025, 06:02:12 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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A system-wide outage at United Airlines caused major disruptions across several airports on Wednesday. Flights were grounded and operations were delayed. According to DownDetector, platform that tracks online outages, the issue peaked at about 8 PM EDT. The company issued a statement, addressing concerns among travelers.

United Airlines planes land and prepare to take off at Newark Liberty International Airport in NewarkUnited Airlines outage (REUTERS)

“United Airlines is having a system outage that’s prompted it to hold departures. The airline has requested ground stops for UA flights at DEN, EWR, IAH, ORD and SFO currently. United expects additional delays this evening,” one person wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

“Stuck on the tarmac in New Orleans… no planes moving. No weight & balance data. Just vibes,” another one added.

At Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, a traveler claimed they had been waiting for over five hours. “No United planes are leaving the tarmac. This is crazy,” they wrote.

United Airlines addresses concerns

United Airlines acknowledged the system failure on social media and began responding to individual customer concerns. In one reply, the airline wrote: “We're aware of the system error at this time and are working on a fix to have you on your way as soon as possible. We understand that this disruption has caused frustrations during your travel and appreciate your continued patience.”

While the airline confirmed efforts were underway to resolve the outage, no official timeline has been given for when the ground stop would be lifted or when normal operations would resume.

A CBS reporter stated that ‘United expects additional delays this evening’.

A traveler noted that the outage could last hours. “The pilot just announced that the whole United system is down and he has no more information than we do but he will release the plane in 15 minutes if nothing changes. This will cause a lot of chaos in the United States for those of us flying tonight,” they said on social media.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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