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United Airlines Resumes Flights, Blames Internal Glitch for Delays

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5 days ago

Above: United Airlines planes at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in California on Aug. 6, 2025. Image copyright: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu/Getty Images

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The Spin

Narrative A

While this was certainly a pain for travelers, it was swiftly resolved. Air travel remains remarkably safe, with zero U.S. commercial passenger airline fatalities remaining very small despite billions of passengers, thanks to robust safety systems and pilot training. Delays are inconvenient, but the industry's safety record and ongoing modernization prove air travel's outstanding record.

Royal Examiner MINT

Narrative B

While air travel remains broadly reliable, something has clearly gone wrong this year, as shown by the mid-air crash in Washington, D.C., that killed 67. Safety gaps include outdated WWII-era control systems and hazardous mixed airspace. Strained government resources weaken safety oversight, requiring innovative solutions, like airlines loaning expert inspectors for rotations, to enhance efficiency and prevent future tragedies.

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