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United had asked the Federal Aviation Administration to hold flights across the country until 2 p.m. ET, according to an FAA air-traffic control advisory. The airline didn’t specify what system was affected and said it was investigating the problem. United had asked the Federal Aviation Administration to hold flights across the country until 2 p.m. ET, according to an FAA air-traffic control

The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday afternoon briefly halted all United Airlines flights from departing after the carrier experienced IT issues. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said about 1:40 p.m. on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, that he was aware of the issue and that the FAA was receiving information about the cause and scope of the problem. The

HONOLULU (KHON) — Alaska Airlines is set to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal, the companies announced Sunday. In a joint statement, the airlines said the merger will expand benefits and options for travelers while still upholding their individual brands. That includes expanded service for Hawaii, an Alaska Airlines hub in Honolulu, and “enhanced benefits” for Hawaiian Airlines

A Boeing 777/200 of United Airlines sits at a Denver International Airport gate in 2020. Photo: Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images United Airlines is announcing flights to new destinations and more amenities at the Denver airport ahead of the summer travel season. Why it matters: United is the largest private employer in Denver with nearly 10,000 employees, and the expansion is part of a larger