FAA Suspends Flights to Haiti for 30 Days

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended all U.S. flights to Haiti for 30 days following gang-related gunfire incidents involving Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes. The Spirit Airlines aircraft was hit by bullets as it approached Port-au-Prince, injuring a flight attendant and prompting the closure of Toussaint Louverture International Airport. This wave of violence coincided with the swearing-in of a new prime minister amid ongoing political turmoil, exacerbating the already severe humanitarian crisis in the region. The United Nations also announced a temporary suspension of flights to Port-au-Prince, further limiting humanitarian aid access to the country. U.N. officials documented numerous armed clashes, highlighting the deteriorating security situation in Haiti, which has seen increased gang violence and roadblocks. The U.S. Embassy has reiterated that travel within Haiti is dangerous and conducted at personal risk, advising against travel unless deemed safe.