United Airlines faces global operational challenges starting February 20 and continuing through February 21, 2026. The airline reports nearly 12 flight cancellations. The carrier also reports 237 flight delays.
Disruptions affect major hubs in Chicago, Houston, and Newark. International impacts span Peru, Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Specific route disruptions include Lima to Houston. Other impacted routes connect Tokyo to Kaohsiung and Cebu.
Affected aircraft include Boeing 757 and Boeing 737 models. The issues also involve Airbus A319 and A320 models. These disruptions impact both long-haul and regional services. United Airlines has not provided a specific cause for the issues.