Computer Problem Causes United Airlines Delays
The airline's computer system controlling check-ins and reservations went down around 5 p.m. CST (2300 GMT) Tuesday.
About 200 United Airlines flights worldwide were delayed up to 90 minutes because of a computer glitch.
The airline's computer system controlling check-ins and reservations went down around 5 p.m. CST (2300 GMT) Tuesday, airline spokeswoman Jean Medina said.
The system was fixed about four hours later but caused about 200 flights to be delayed as airports had to check in passengers manually, spokesman Jeff Green said.
Medina said flights were delayed 60 to 90 minutes because of the problem. Some flights pushed back their takeoff times to allow passengers stuck in long lines to board, while other passengers had to reschedule flights, she said.
Green said United was investigating the cause of the glitch.
United, the nation's second-largest carrier, has about 3,400 daily flights worldwide. Its parent, UAL Corp., is based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
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