United Airlines says hardware issue caused outage
Posted: 08/29/2012
-
By: Associated Press
CHICAGO - United Airlines says 580 flights were delayed Tuesday because a piece of computer equipment failed to communicate correctly, and its backup system didn't work as expected.
The failure shut down United's website for more than two hours and prevented workers from boarding passengers on time. United passengers reported long lines in the airline's hubs in Newark, N.J., San Francisco, Houston, and Chicago. It also caused nine cancellations.
United Continental Holdings Inc. said Wednesday that it's still working to find out why the computer equipment didn't work right.
The problems came on the same day that airlines already had to deal with Hurricane Isaac, which has disrupted travel in cities around the Gulf of Mexico.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
PRINT
Did You Hear?
-
Would you hire a proposal planner?
A Wales woman launched a website called the Proposal Expert, a site where she will put together two unique proposal ideas based on your relationship, budget, and individual personalities.
-
Pitbull puppy nursed to health by cat
The puppy was dropped off at an animal shelter without its mother when he was just one-day old. Luckily, Lurlene and her litter welcomed him with no hesitation.
-
'Lilinger' cubs play in Russian zoo
The zoo in Novosibirsk in Russia is home to a unique animal -- the liliger. Only three of them exist at this zoo.
-
More National
-
AZ historic site faces demolition
Built in 1942, the Mountain View Black Officers' Club still stands today in Fort Huachuca but faces demolition by the U.S. Army.
-
Defense: PHX man never joined al-Qaida
-
New CO wildfire prompts evacuations
-
Best Buy recalls fire hazard batteries
-
LA schools giving each student iPad
-
FBI ends search for Hoffa remains
