United restarts flights after tech issue forces ground stop

“We are experiencing a systemwide technology issue and are holding all aircraft at their departure airports,” United said in a statement around 1:30 p.m. “Flights that are already airborne are continuing to their destination as planned. We’re currently investigating and will share more information as it becomes available.” The Federal Aviation Administration said United had asked the agency to “pause” its departures across the country. About 15 minutes later, the agency said the ground stop for “the U.S. and Canada” was lifted shortly after it was announced in a post...