United Airlines grounds flights nationwide due to ‘technology issue’

Published August 6, 2025 9:52pm ET



A technological problem grounded all United Airlines flights on Wednesday evening, according to the airline.

United Airlines flights out of Denver, Chicago, Houston, Newark, and San Francisco were held at their departures, according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration. In a statement, United Airlines said it was prioritizing safety.

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