United Airlines flight issues reported at Bush Airport traced to system outage; service now restored
Houston Airport System says United’s system has been rebooted and is operational; here’s what we know
FILE – Two United Airlines Boeing 737s are shown parked at the gate, July 7, 2022, at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)WLD (Wilfredo Lee, Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
HOUSTON – Reports of flight disruptions at Houston’s Bush Airport tied to a United Airlines system issue have now been resolved, according to the Houston Airport System.
Earlier, travelers posted on social media — including on X — about problems with United flights, including delays and other disruptions. We also received viewer emails reporting issues.
Both United Airlines and the Houston Airport System told KPRC 2 the system is operational now. “Our operations are returning to normal after an early morning technology issue affected functions including contact centers and check-in processes,” the airline told KPRC 2.
Even with systems back up, some delays can linger as flights and crews get back on schedule. If you’re flying today, check your United flight status before heading to the airport and allow extra time.
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Christian Hudspeth
Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. Christian began his news career at KTRK in 2022 before moving to newsrooms in Waco, Texas (KXXV), Las Vegas, Nevada (KTNV), and now back to H-Town. He earned his BA at the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023.
