Haiti's Main Airport Reopens After Month-Long Gang-Related Shutdown

Toussaint Louverture International Airport resumes operations, but U.S. flight restrictions and safety concerns persist.

Haiti's Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince reopened on Wednesday after being closed for a month due to gang gunfire targeting planes.
Enhanced security measures, including patrols by Haitian police, soldiers, and a Kenyan-led U.N.-backed force, have been implemented around the airport.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has extended its ban on flights to Haiti until March 12, citing ongoing safety concerns, while American Airlines, JetBlue, and Spirit have suspended flights indefinitely.
Gang violence continues to destabilize Haiti, with over 5,000 people killed this year and critical infrastructure frequently targeted, leaving many Haitians stranded or reliant on costly private transport.
The reopening of the airport is seen by Haitian officials as a potential step toward economic recovery, though no commercial flights have yet resumed, and the situation remains volatile.