NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Update: United has since lifted the ground stop for the U.S. and Canada.
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United Airlines is asking the FAA to pause departures nationwide due to a system-wide technology issue.
The airline stated that they are holding all aircraft at their departure airports and that flights that are already airborne are continuing to their destination as planned.
.@united asked the FAA to pause the airline’s departures nationwide. For more information, contact United regarding its request and monitor https://t.co/smgdqJN3td for updates.
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) September 5, 2023
We will update as more information comes in.