DOT Announces Eased Flight Restrictions as Air Traffic Controllers Return
TL;DR
Flight restrictions caused by staffing shortages during the government shutdown are expected to ease once air traffic controllers return to work, but airlines warn that full recovery of flight schedules may take time, and the industry is urging Congress to pass funding bills to prevent further disruptions.
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