United Airlines experienced a systemwide technology outage on Wednesday, grounding flights on major routes including Chicago, Denver, Newark, Houston, and San Francisco. The FAA confirmed the halt, impacting numerous travelers. United apologized for the disruption and delays, assuring customers that safety was their priority and they were working to resolve the issue and rebook affected passengers. The outage caused significant inconvenience, with some passengers facing missed connections and rebooking challenges.

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