As of November 21, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that six airports in northern Haiti have reopened to U.S. flights. This change follows a ban implemented on November 12, which suspended flights to Haiti after several commercial jetliners, including a Spirit Airlines flight, faced gunfire while approaching the main Port-au-Prince airport. The Spirit flight had to divert to the Dominican Republic, highlighting the perilous situation. The temporary halt left many travelers stranded and interrupted vital humanitarian aid.
While U.S. airlines can now operate at the following airports: Port-de-Paix, Cap-Haïtien, Pignon, Jeremie, Antoine-Simon, and Jacmel, the FAA's ban on flights to Port-au-Prince remains until December 12. The ongoing chaos in Haiti, exacerbated by the assassination of former President Jovenel Moïse three years ago, has seen gang violence escalate, with criminal organizations controlling a vast portion of the capital. According to the United Nations, gangs now control approximately 85% of Port-au-Prince, making their presence a significant barrier to stability and safety in the region.
While U.S. airlines can now operate at the following airports: Port-de-Paix, Cap-Haïtien, Pignon, Jeremie, Antoine-Simon, and Jacmel, the FAA's ban on flights to Port-au-Prince remains until December 12. The ongoing chaos in Haiti, exacerbated by the assassination of former President Jovenel Moïse three years ago, has seen gang violence escalate, with criminal organizations controlling a vast portion of the capital. According to the United Nations, gangs now control approximately 85% of Port-au-Prince, making their presence a significant barrier to stability and safety in the region.
