A computer issue forced the temporary grounding of United Airlines flights in the United States today, however the impact on flights to Bermuda has been minimal.

The airline has blamed a, “network connectivity issue” which caused delays to around 90 flights.

Airport general manager Aaron Adderley — who is part of a delegation in Chicago due to speak with United executives today — said they have been told the problem has been fixed.

“They advised that the internal computer issue had been resolved,” he said. “However, there was the likelihood that, as the system ramped back up again, there would be potential delays that would have a domino effect throughout the day as they look to get their flight network back to normal.

“As expected, the Newark to Bermuda service has been affected with a roughly 90-minute delay.”

Mr Adderley, along with Premier Michael Dunkley, Tourism Development and Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell, Cabinet secretary Derrick Binns, and Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury, travelled to Chicago today to speak with airline officials.

A spokeswoman said the delegation had hoped to discuss the airline reinstating winter flights to the Island and increasing airlift in advance of the 2017 America’s Cup.