FAA Bans Flights to Haiti Amid Surge in Gun Violence Targeting Airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed a 30-day ban on U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti after multiple incidents of gunfire targeting commercial planes. Spirit Airlines and JetBlue reported that their aircraft were struck by bullets while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince, leading to emergency diversions and halts in flights. The situation has left Haitian-Americans in New York with disrupted travel plans, as the fear of escalating gang violence threatens to isolate the nation further. The main airport in Haiti has shut down amidst this turmoil, while the investigation into the attacks is ongoing. Airlines like American, Spirit, and JetBlue have announced they will pause all flights to Haiti as safety concerns mount.
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