June 14, 2025
JetBlue has confirmed that it will not resume service to Port-au-Prince before April 2026, citing ongoing insecurity in Haiti. The decision further delays any possibility of restoring direct flights from the United States.
Initially paused for a few months, JetBlue’s flights were first suspended through June 2025 before the airline extended the halt in operations. Gang violence around Toussaint Louverture International Airport has made any resumption incompatible with aviation safety standards.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed strict restrictions that remain in effect, despite an official announcement that the airport would reopen in December 2024. The surrounding area remains uncontrolled, and conditions are still deemed unsafe for commercial flights.
JetBlue, the only airline offering nonstop service between Haiti and destinations like New York and Florida, says it is closely monitoring the situation. However, the lack of insurance coverage and high operational risks remain major deterrents.
As long as airlines cannot guarantee the safety of their passengers, crews, and aircraft, the resumption of service will remain out of reach. Other carriers, including American Airlines and Spirit, have also suspended their routes to Haiti until further notice.
