FAA lifts all flight restrictions after shutdown strain

This morning, airlines cleared for takeoff just in time for the holiday travel rush. The FAA lifting all flight restrictions at the nation's 40 busiest airports, citing detailed reviews of safety trends and a steady decline in staffing concerns since the government shutdown ended. The decision follows a turbulent stretch at airports after the FAA slashed flights by 4% then 6% because of safety concerns caused by air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.It comes with the Thanksgiving t ...