Core Points - United Airlines experienced a significant disruption due to a "technology issue" that led to a ground stop for flights at major U.S. airports, resulting in hundreds of delays and several dozen cancellations [1][2] - The airline has resolved the technology issue but continues to face residual delays as it works to restore normal operations [3][4] Impact on Operations - Nearly 1,100 United Airlines flights were delayed on the day of the incident, accounting for 35% of the carrier's scheduled flights, with an additional 157 flights canceled [5] - The residual effects of the ground stop extended into the following day, with 70 flights canceled and 79 delayed on Thursday [5] Response and Support - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acknowledged the technology issue and offered support to help United address the flight backlog [4] - United Airlines is treating all delays related to the technology issue as preventable, which means the airline will cover expenses incurred by affected passengers, such as hotel accommodations if necessary [4]