 <p>United Airlines flights were halted nationwide on Tuesday because of an “equipment outage,” according to the Federal Aviation Administration.</p><p>One of several FAA bulletins said that United crews were unable to contact airline dispatchers through normal means. The FAA said the issue was limited to United and its subsidiaries.</p><p>United did not immediately respond to a request for more information.</p><div class="RTEHashTagLabAdModule">
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</div><p>Shares of Chicago-based United Airlines Holdings Inc. fell on news of the ground stop and were down more than 3% in afternoon trading.</p><p><i>Check back for updates.</i><br></p> 

One of several FAA bulletins said that United crews were unable to contact airline dispatchers through normal means.{ai:summary}<p>United Airlines flights across the country came to a halt due to an "equipment outage," causing communication issues between crews and dispatchers. This problem was specific to United and its subsidiaries. The incident resulted in a drop of over 3% in United Airlines Holdings Inc. shares. #transportation</p>

United flights halted by computer issue

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