While thousands of travelers experienced flight disruptions on Monday, an end to the disruptions that began mounting during the government shutdown seems to be on the horizon—even if it’s not yet clear exactly when it will arrive.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday lifted all the restrictions it imposed on flights during the shutdown after staffing shortages at airports raised safety concerns, saying that normal operations can resume now that the shutdown has ended.

On Sunday, the FAA and U.S. Department of Transportation announced that all restrictions would end as of Monday morning. The government said that staffing levels have continued to rise since the shutdown ended on Wednesday.

“Today’s decision to rescind the order reflects the steady decline in staffing co

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