Originally Posted by
CMK10
Currently on UA 221 a 738 flying IAD-ORD. We pushed back two minutes early then held by the runway for 20 minutes. We then returned to the gate and one of the pilots informed us our long taxi meant we used too much fuel.
However, UAL.com says it was a "security screening disruption". We've been here another half hour with no further updates.
First time I've ever seen that reason and as an aside, the SFPD code "221" is for a person with a gun