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United Airlines flights grounded nationwide
United Airlines flights on major routes were grounded Wednesday because of a technology issue, and additional flight delays were expected into the evening, the airline said.
An alert on the Federal Aviation Administration website said all United flights destined for Chicago were halted at their departing airports. The agency said Denver, Newark, Houston and San Francisco airports were also impacted by halted flights.
“Safety is our top priority, and we’ll work with our customers to get them to their destinations,” an emailed statement from the Chicago based-airline said without disclosing the specifics of the problem.
An AP journalist had boarded a United plane at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for a trip to Houston when flight attendants announced a “systemwide” problem had grounded flights. They then sent passengers back to the terminal.
Another traveler, Johan Kotze, was at the New Orleans airport to begin a journey to the Indian Ocean island nation of Mauritius for vacation. Getting caught up in flight delays for him likely meant he would miss connecting flights along the way and would have to rebook not only the flights but a car and accommodations as well.
“It’s not very nice,” he said of the experience.
United Airlines apologized on social media to upset customers who were facing delays and hours sitting in planes on runways.
“Hey there, we apologize for the travel disruption today,” the airline told a customer on the social platform X. “Our teams are working to resolve the outage as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.”
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Air India To Fully Resume International Flights From Oct 1; CEO Assures Complete Safety Measures
Air India is all set to fully resume its international flights from October 1. CEO Campbell Wilson announced on Wednesday that the airline started restoring its international services in phases from August 1. Now, they’re targeting full resumption. He also assured the complete safety of passengers.
Air India To Fully Resume Its International Flights
Air India had earlier announced a 15% cut in its international flights operating on wide-body aircraft on June 18. The decision was taken after the deadly AI171 crash in Ahmedabad. However, the airline began a phased restoration of services in August. As per a report by Hindustan Times, the airline’s CEO, Campbell Wilson, announced on Wednesday that they now plan to fully restore international flight operations from October 1.
The statement also acknowledged that after the tragic crash, there has been “heightened scrutiny, coverage, and concern about air travel,” adding that the airline has now undertaken complete safety measures for the well-being of its passengers.
Also Read: Air India Delhi-Milan Flight Cancelled; Boeing 787 Dreamliner Faces Technical Snag Before Take-Off
CEO Addresses Challenges
Acknowledging the recent disruptions, the CEO added that he recognises there have been some operational challenges over the past few weeks, which have disrupted air travel. He assured that the airline is taking the matter seriously and is working to minimise inconvenience to passengers.
Moreover, this measured approach gives them enough time to complete every verification and resume services fully with “complete confidence.” The decision has been taken to ensure stability in Air India’s operations, to improve efficiency, and to reduce inconvenience to flyers.
As per a report by Mint, Campbell Wilson stated that Air India has conducted detailed inspections of its fleet of Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft under India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). He confirmed that no issues were found in the aircraft during inspection. He also mentioned that the fuel control switch was inspected, and no problems were detected there either. Additionally, he added that Air India’s safety protocols are “rigorous and multi-layered.” Every aircraft will now undergo thorough checks before take-off by trained engineers and pilots.
Also Read: Your Humour Brings Joy Even In The Clouds,” Air India Crew Surprises Vir Das With A Heartfelt Note
The international flights, which were being operated in phases, will now resume fully from October 1.
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First Published: August 07, 2025 11:15 AM
Travellers booking flights from Dubai to Manila can now get a ticket for as low as Dh8 (base fare), as part of a special offer from Cebu Pacific (CEB).
The Philippines’ leading carrier has launched its August seat sale. From August 7-10, guests from Dubai may book flights to Manila for as low as AED 8 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges. The travel period runs from February 1 to June 30, 2026.
With the airline’s widest domestic reach, travellers can plan their trips to the Philippine capital or connect to the airline’s other key regional hubs such as Clark, Cebu, Iloilo and Davao, for faster inter-island access within the country.
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From Manila, CEB flies to 27 Philippine destinations, including Dumaguete and Iloilo. From Dumaguete, visitors can unwind in natural spring pools or take a short boat ride to Apo Island for diving or snorkeling. From Iloilo, travellers can explore Gigantes Islands or visit Guimaras in May for the Mango Festival.
Just a two-hour drive from Manila, Clark offers activities such as archery or a trek to Mount Pinatubo. CEB’s Clark hub can also serve as a jump-off point to Puerto Princesa, which features the renowned Underground River and offers island-hopping tours for an immersive experience.
CEB operates in 37 Philippine domestic and 26 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
A tech outage led United Airlines to ground flights nationwide Wednesday night, and even with the issue now resolved, over 1,000 flights have been delayed and dozens canceled.
The outage stemmed from an issue with the airline’s weight and balance computer system, United said.
“Due to a technology issue, we are holding United mainline flights at their departure airports,” the airline said in a statement. “We expect additional flight delays this evening as we work through this issue. Safety is our top priority, and we’ll work with our customers to get them to their destinations.”
The airline said the outage began shortly after 6 p.m. ET and was resolved after a few hours.
Overall, more than 1,000 flights have been delayed and more than 40 canceled, according to FlightAware. United said it’s covering meals and hotels for impacted customers.
The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement it was aware the airline “experienced a technology issue disrupting their operations.”
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the issue was specific to United’s operations “and is unrelated to the broader air traffic control system.”
The airline confirmed in a statement to ABC News that the issue was not related to a cyberattack.
The ground stop did not affect United Express flights, and any flight that was already in the air will continue to its destination, according to the airline.
Multiple FAA notices stated that the airline requested ground stops at major hubs, including Newark, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver and Houston.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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