January 29, 2026
The FAA has extended until March 7, 2026, the ban on U.S. commercial flights to Port-au-Prince, citing the persistent threat posed by gangs that control nearly all of the capital. The decision comes as gunfire targeting low-flying planes has made operations too dangerous.
The restrictions date back to November 2024, when three aircraft operated by Spirit, JetBlue, and American Airlines were hit by gunfire while approaching Toussaint Louverture Airport. Since then, U.S. airlines have suspended their routes, and the airport has not reopened to international flights.
In a recent interview with Haiti Aviation CEO, Charles Voigt, he declared: “I think it’s gonna be a long time before American airlines fly to Port-au-Prince.”
In 2025, only Sunrise Airways resumed domestic flights between Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien, offering travelers a limited option. The airport in Les Cayes has been mentioned as a potential alternative to bypass insecurity in the capital.
The Kenya-led multinational security mission is attempting to secure the airport but suffers from a lack of personnel and coordination. Without sufficient guarantees, foreign airlines are, for now, refusing to resume operations in Port-au-Prince.
