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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended its restrictions for US airlines that offer service to Haiti. Its latest proclamation forbids US airlines from arriving or departing from anywhere in the country and from flying over Haiti at 10,000 feet or less through March 12, 2025.
Spirit Airlines flight NK951 attempting to land in Haitian capital Port-au-Prince has been struck by gunfire, forcing it to be diverted to the Dominican Republic.
At least one person, a flight attendant, was grazed by a bullet, a source said.
All flights in and out of the… pic.twitter.com/NBBOzvRRmI
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) November 11, 2024
The current ban began back on November 11th when several aircraft were fired upon. Spirit Airlines flight NK951 from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) was struck by bullets as it flew over Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The Airbus A320neo managed to safely land at Cibao International Airport (STI) in Santiago (Dominican Republic), but bullets hit the walls, overhead bins, and even grazed one flight attendant.
🚨BREAKING: Another U.S. airline flight struck by gunfire in Haiti. @JetBlue #B6935 from Port-au-Prince to JFK was found to have bullet damage post-landing. Following this and a similar @SpiritAirlines incident, JetBlue has suspended flights to Haiti through Dec. 2 for safety. https://t.co/5djUnQZgRl pic.twitter.com/0ahbBgl635
— Antony Ochieng,KE✈️ (@Turbinetraveler) November 12, 2024
This was not the only aircraft that was fired upon as JetBlue flight B6 634 was also struck as it made its way to New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
BREAKING:
Per a memo obtained by ACN, American Airlines has also discovered bullet holes in aircraft following recent flights from Haiti.
American is the third U.S. carrier to report being fired upon in Haiti within the last 24 hours. This unsettling revelation has fueled… pic.twitter.com/bvQyCbLGLU
— Aero Crew News (@AeroCrewNews) November 12, 2024
American Airlines flight AA819 to Miami International Airport (MIA) also took on gunfire while on the ground at Port-au-Prince’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP).
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned US airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after the American Airlines, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines aircraft incidents. This was to expire this month, but the FAA decided to extend the ban based on conditions still remaining unsafe.
Anthony’s Take: I still find it crazy that aircraft filled with passengers took on gunfire and that bullets struck overhead bins and even a flight attendant. The situation in Haiti does not seem to be improving and it’s for the best that tourists avoid the island.
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Anthony.. no one was going there for tourism lol.