JetBlue Extends Flight Suspension to Haiti Until June

JetBlue Airways has extended its suspension of flights to Haiti until at least June 11, 2025, due to ongoing civil unrest and security concerns at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince. This decision follows a prior suspension set to end on April 30, and comes just a week before the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is scheduled to decide on lifting its ban on U.S. flights to Haiti, initially imposed after gang violence targeted American aircraft. The airport remains cut off from international travel, with only Sunrise Airways operating from Cap-Haïtien to South Florida. Haitian authorities are expanding regional airports, including the Antoine Simon Airport in Les Cayes, to maintain international access amid deteriorating security conditions. Security around Port-au-Prince’s airport is a significant concern, with armed gangs controlling key access points, complicating the resumption of flights. JetBlue emphasizes that the safety of its customers and crew remains its top priority as it continues to monitor the evolving situation.