The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday evening that it will lift flight restrictions imposed during the government shutdown, effective Monday. This decision follows the U.S. Congress's approval of a temporary budget that will fund the agency through February 8. The FAA stated that all flights will operate on schedule and that flight safety will remain at the highest level. Previously, due to the lack of funding, approximately 45,000 agency employees were furloughed, leading to the cancellation and delays of thousands of flights nationwide. "We are pleased to announce that with the passage of the budget, we can fully resume our operations," the agency said in a statement. Experts note that lifting the restrictions will help avoid further economic losses for airlines and passengers.
