BISMARCK, N.D. (Prairie Public Radio) – North Dakota commercial airports have seen passenger numbers rebound from the travel restrictions put in place during the early days of the pandemic.

State aeronautics commission director Kyle Wanner says the boarding numbers aren’t yet in for the Thanksgiving holiday – but he’s expecting good numbers.

Wanner says he believes this will carry over for Christmas travel. Still, he says he understands the continued concerns about COVID-19.

Wnner says he’s anxious to see the Thanksgiving numbers, which will be available next week.