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>> unlikely it was a fuel tank explosion like we had on twa because of the effort the industry has put forth over the last 20 years to make sure that that doesn't happen, again. a tremendous amount of work and a lot of resources that went in to making sure we won't revisit that event, again. there are other things that can happen to an airplane to cause them to come apart. some of them pretty easy. however, the scenario that we have today doesn't fit any of the easy theories. something happened up there and it could be something as simple as a computer failure. or it could be a device on the a...

Pretty easy. but the scenario that we have today doesn't fit any of the easy theories. something happened up there. it could have been a computer failure or inappropriate actions on the part of the pilots that stalled the airplane or a device on the airplane. it's not likely an engine that failed catastrophically and broke apart. it was something a little bit different than what we would normally see. >> there is a report that the victims' bodies show no signs of an explosive impact. does that rule out a bomb? >> no, it doesn't rule out a bomb. they have not looked at every body yet. i'm sure ...

>> this is systemwide, this computer failure throughout the united system which means nobody's going nowhere. >> it's probably the longest line i've seen at the airport. >> obviously, it's a little bit unnerving in the sense it reminds us of the vulnerability of this interlinked system. used to be we used to trade with pads and paper. >> it's no longer the case that someone who's troubled needs to find this propaganda and motivation. it buzzes in their pocket. there's a devil almost on their shoulder all day long saying kill, kill, kill, kill. >> i run, and i tell the facts. the facts are we a...

>> this is systemwide, this computer failure throughout the united system which means nobody is going nowhere. >> reporter: by 9:30, lines are growing and united tweets, we're working to resolve and apologize for any inconvenience. but not until an hour later does a united spokesman confirm the computers are back, but not completely. >> it's probably the longest line i've seen at the airport. >> reporter: united tweeted a video apology, promising to wave change fees. >> thank you so much for your loyalty and business. we're continuing to work hard to earn it. we again apologize for the inconve...

Delayed. >> this is systemwide, this computer failure throughout the united system which means nobody is going nowhere. >> reporter: by 9:30, lines are growing and united tweets, we're working to resolve and apologize for any inconvenience. but not until an hour later does a united spokesman confirm the computers are back, but not completely. >> it's probably the longest line i've seen at the airport. >> reporter: united tweeted a video apology, promising to wave change fees. >> thank you so much for your loyalty and business. we're continuing to work hard to earn it. we again apologize for th...