American Airlines Suspends All Flights to Haiti Indefinitely
The decision follows gunfire incidents targeting planes and escalating violence in the country, with a potential reevaluation in late 2025.
- American Airlines has indefinitely suspended its daily Miami-to-Port-au-Prince flights, initially paused after planes were struck by gunfire in November.
- The Federal Aviation Administration had imposed a 30-day flight ban to Haiti following the incidents, affecting multiple airlines including Spirit and JetBlue.
- The airline cited safety and security concerns as key factors and stated it would reassess the situation in late 2025.
- Haiti is grappling with severe gang violence, political instability, and restricted transportation, complicating travel and humanitarian aid efforts.
- Other airlines, including Spirit and JetBlue, have also suspended flights, and Port-au-Prince's main airport remains closed to most carriers.