United Airlines Ground Stop Affecting New York Regional Flights, Newark

United Airlines Ground Stop Affecting New York Regional Flights, Newark
FILE PHOTO: Pilots from United Airlines take part in an informational picket at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark

NEWARK, NJ – United Airlines has issued a nationwide ground stop due to a systemwide technology issue, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Planes on the ground are currently being held, while flights in the air will continue to their planned destinations.

The issue is affecting operations at several regional airports, including Newark, LaGuardia, and Philadelphia. United Airlines stated it is working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

Nationwide, the problem is causing similar problems at airports across the United States.