US Suspends Flights to Haiti After Planes Hit by Gunfire

The FAA has banned US airlines from operating in Haiti for 30 days following attacks on commercial flights amid escalating gang violence.

Two US commercial planes, from Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, were struck by gunfire, prompting the FAA to issue a 30-day flight suspension.
Port-au-Prince's main airport is closed until November 18, raising concerns about Haiti's isolation and the safety of air travel.
The violence coincides with political upheaval as Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council replaced interim Prime Minister Garry Conille with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé.
UN-backed security efforts led by Kenyan police face challenges due to gang dominance, with 85% of Port-au-Prince reportedly under gang control.
The US State Department has reiterated a Level 4 travel advisory against visiting Haiti, citing ongoing risks of kidnapping, crime, and civil unrest.