JetBlue Extends Flight Suspension to Haiti

JetBlue Airways has extended its suspension of flights to Haiti until April 30, 2025, due to ongoing civil unrest and safety concerns following incidents where its planes were shot at during landing. The airline's spokesperson, Selma Garcia, emphasized that the safety of customers and crew is the top priority, and JetBlue will continue to monitor the situation. This decision aligns with the Federal Aviation Administration's extended ban on U.S. commercial flights to Haiti, which is currently in effect until March 2025. American Airlines and Spirit Airlines have also suspended their services to Haiti, further isolating the country amid escalating gang violence. The situation reflects a severe security crisis in Haiti that has disrupted air transport and strained the economy, leaving Sunrise Airways as the only carrier providing direct flights between the U.S. and Haiti. Travelers face uncertainty as the violence impacts operational decisions from airlines and the overall safety of air travel to the region.