Ground stop delays United’s flight

**United Airlines Flight to Bermuda Delayed by Ground Stop**

*Newark, N.J., Aug. 28, 2026* – A United Airlines flight bound for Bermuda was delayed for approximately nine hours on Monday after a ground stop was imposed at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) due to communications problems.

The flight, identified as United Flight 1985, was scheduled to leave Newark at 10:23 a.m. Eastern Time. Airport officials reported that a failure in the airport’s communication systems triggered a ground stop, a safety measure that halts aircraft departures until the issue is resolved. United Airlines confirmed that the delay was directly related to the communications outage and that the airline worked with airport and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) personnel to restore normal operations.

The aircraft eventually departed roughly nine hours after its planned departure time. United issued an apology to passengers for the inconvenience and offered rebooking options and compensation in accordance with its policy for delayed flights.

Ground stops are typically issued by the FAA when conditions at an airport could affect the safe movement of aircraft. In this instance, the communications malfunction was isolated to Newark Liberty International Airport and did not affect other airports in the region.

No injuries or safety incidents were reported as a result of the delay. Passengers were advised to remain at the gate until further notice, and airline staff provided updates throughout the waiting period.

The incident underscores the reliance of modern air travel on robust communication infrastructure and the protocols in place to prioritize safety when technical issues arise.

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