JetBlue extends flight suspension to Haiti

United States.- JetBlue has announced it will extend its suspension of flights to and from Haiti until April 30, 2025, citing ongoing civil unrest and security risks. This decision comes after incidents in November when aircraft from JetBlue, Spirit, and American Airlines were struck by bullets at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince.

The airline emphasized that the safety of its customers and crew remains its top priority and stated it will continue to monitor the situation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also extended its ban on civil flights to Haiti until March 2025. American Airlines and Spirit have similarly suspended services without specifying a return date.

Currently, Sunrise Airways is the sole airline providing direct flights between Haiti and the United States. The suspension of major carriers highlights the severe security crisis in Haiti, where escalating gang violence has disrupted air transport and further strained the country’s economy.