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US extends ban on flights to Haiti's capital as gang violence surges
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Key Points:
- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended its ban on U.S. flights flying below 10,000 feet in Port-au-Prince and nearby areas until March 2 due to ongoing gang violence.
- The flight restrictions affect commercial operators and U.S.-registered civilian aircraft, limiting their operations in Haiti’s capital and parts of central Haiti.
- The FAA initially imposed the ban in November 2025 after a Spirit Airlines flight was shot at during landing, causing minor injuries to a flight attendant and damage to other planes on the ground.
- The ban has been extended multiple times, further isolating Port-au-Prince amid security challenges.
- Haitian police and a U.N.-backed gang suppression force are actively working to combat gangs controlling about 70% of Port-au-Prince and surrounding regions.
