Flights halted, then resumed: Why did United Airlines ground its entire fleet? Flight services were delayed nationwide

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Flights halted, then resumed: Why did United Airlines ground its entire fleet? Flight services were delayed nationwide

Friday 25th July 2025, 4:54AM

United Airlines temporarily grounded all mainline flights nationwide due to a fire alarm at its Chicago operations center, leading to a precautionary evacuation and a brief service disruption. The FAA issued an advisory, and while no fire was found, over 200 flights experienced delays. Service was restored within an hour, adding to recent operational challenges for the airline.

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