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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: United Airlines Grounds US Flights Over Major Tech Glitch
Caption: United Airlines Grounds US Flights Over Major Tech Glitch. United Airlines temporarily halted all departures across the US due to a major technology issue, affecting major hubs including Chicago, Denver, Houston, San Francisco, and New Jersey. The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for United’s mainline flights, while the airline warned of continued delays into the evening. “Safety is our top priority”, United told CBS News, adding that they’re working to resolve the issue and assist affected passengers. Flights already in the air were allowed to continue to their destinations, while regional flights were not directly impacted—though they may face delays due to congestion. By 9pm Eastern Time, more than 700 United flights had been delayed, according to flight tracking site FlightAware. The cause of the tech issue has not yet been confirmed, and the BBC has reached out to United Airlines for further comment. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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