A United Airlines system outage is causing flight disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport and other airports nationwide on the evening of Aug. 6 with some travelers delayed for hours.
"Due to a system outage affecting United Airlines, #EWR is experiencing flight disruptions. Please check with your airline to determine the status of your flight," Newark Liberty International Airport posted on X.
United Airlines, in its responses on social media to frustrated customers, wrote: "We're aware of the system error at this time and are working on a fix to have you on your way as soon as possible. We understand that this disruption has caused frustrations during your travel and appreciate your continued patience."
Travelers expressed their anger with the airline with one posting: "A