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PHOENIX - Following the end of the government shutdown , the Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that planned flight cuts would remain at 6% rather than increasing, citing the return of more air traffic controllers to work.

The news offers relief to travelers who have faced weeks of disruption.

What they're saying:

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport recorded about 70 delays and 40 cancellations on Nov. 12, according to FlightAware, marking an improvement over the previous week.

Experts and travelers hope the trend signals a return to normal.

"We came two hours early. Almost three hours early," said Glenda Robinson, who was dropping off her niece at Sky Harbor, reflecting the anxiety faced by fliers. Another traveler, Greg Handrahan, described the

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