On October 19, 2025, United Airlines was experiencing significant operational disruptions, with numerous flight cancellations and delays impacting major airports globally. The issues, which began on October 18, affected key hubs including Newark, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as international destinations such as Munich, Amsterdam, and Dubai. According to data from FlightAware, a total of 12 flights were cancelled and 402 were delayed, leading to frustration and uncertainty for many travelers. The disruptions impacted a variety of domestic and international routes, with notable long-haul cancellations including flights between Newark and Dubai, Munich and Newark, and Amsterdam to both Newark and San Francisco. This news followed an incident on October 18, where a United Airlines plane clipped the tail of another United aircraft at Chicago's O'Hare airport, although no injuries were reported from that event.