The FAA lifted its ban on flights to Haiti, allowing US airlines to operate to northern airports. After gunfire hit US planes, the FAA suspended flights to Haiti. Now, flights can resume to six airports, but US carriers cannot fly to Port-au-Prince’s main airport.

The FAA’s decision opens airports in Port-de-Paix, Cap-Haitien, and Jacmel to US airlines. This partial reopening allows limited access to northern Haiti. However, the capital’s airport remains closed due to security concerns.

On November 12, gunfire struck Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue flights. Spirit Airlines’ Airbus A320neo, approaching Port-au-Prince, got hit by bullets. The crew diverted the flight to the Dominican Republic. Though the crew and passengers were unharmed, the plane sustained damage. Spirit canceled all flights to Port-au-Prince and hasn’t announced a resumption date.

American Airlines also suspended its Miami-Port-au-Prince route after a bullet struck its Boeing 737 MAX 8. Although the passengers were safe, the damage forced the airline to stop flights for at least three months. American had resumed services to Haiti earlier this year, but recent violence halted them again.

JetBlue reported bullet damage to a plane flying from Haiti to New York. Fortunately, the aircraft landed safely. While the FAA allows US carriers to fly to northern Haiti, flights to the capital remain uncertain.

As the situation evolves, passengers and airlines must monitor the FAA’s updates. Despite the FAA’s decision, security risks persist in some Haitian areas.

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