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United Airlines Resuming Flights after Computer Glitch

Flights were grounded nationwide due to a network connectivity issue

By Matt Holden
Jul 08, 2015

According to a report, United Airlines is beginning to restore service to its flights after being grounded nationwide.

The FAA had announced that the airline grounded all flights due to a glitch in their computer booking and reservation system.

United released a statement saying, “We experienced a network connectivity issue this morning and we are working to resolve this and apologize to our customers for any inconvenience.”

Delays are expected across the country on United flights.

About the Author

Matt Holden is an Associate Content Editor for 1105 Media, Inc. He received his MFA and BA in journalism from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He currently writes and edits for Occupational Health & Safety magazine, and Security Today.

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