November 13, 2026
UPDATED STATEMENT AS OF 6:00 P.M. CT
Due to airport congestion and the ongoing FAA ground stop, United is cancelling a significant number of Friday evening flights. We are reaching out directly to our customers to notify them of the status of their flight. The cancellations will also help position United crews and aircraft to resume scheduled flights when the FAA allows.
We have issued a travel waiver so customers can change their travel plans. Customers can check the latest status of their flights or rebook at united.com or the United app.
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STATEMENT AT 4:50 P.M. CT
The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop. New domestic flights will not depart while the FAA ground stop remains in place. International departures are being managed on a case-by-case basis by the FAA. United flights that are already airborne will continue, but diversions are occurring due to the number of airplanes on the ground at our hubs.
Cancellations are being implemented due to congestion in the nation's air traffic system. We have issued a travel waiver so customers can change their travel plans. Customers can check the latest status of their flights or rebook at united.com or the United app.
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STATEMENT AT 3:30 P.M. CT
United Airlines is responding to a nationwide ground stop issued by the FAA. United flights that are already airborne will continue. New domestic flights will not depart while the FAA ground stop remains in place.
United will work with our customers to get them to their destinations once this issue is resolved.