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United Airlines' computer system goes down and delays hundreds of passengers at IAH

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United Airlines' computer system goes down and delays hundreds of passengers at IAH
People wait at the United Airlines check-in area in Terminal C at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Disruptions at Houston's Bush Airport linked to a United Airlines system issue were resolved, the Houston Airport System said. (Jill Karnicki/Houston Chronicle)

United Airlines said it had technology issues affecting its contact centers and check-in processes.

United Airlines' computer system faltered at Bush Airport on Saturday morning, resulting in a chaotic scene as passengers couldn't check in and were delayed boarding their flights.

United Airlines said it had technology issues affecting its contact centers and check-in processes. Operations later began working by 8:30 a.m.

Videos and photos at the airport showed self-check in kiosks displaying the words "temporarily unavailable."

The issue, as expected, angered some passengers.

The issue appeared to be nationwide, according to passengers.

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