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FAA Extends Airspace Restrictions Over Haiti Through September 2026 – Low-Altitude Flights Still Banned Due to Gang Threats

Rose Gaelle — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:45:45 +0000

No end in sight for prohibitions on U.S. carriers operating below 10,000 feet in high-risk zones around Port-au-Prince Washington, D.C. – March 3, 2026 The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has once again extended its airspace restrictions over parts of Haiti, maintaining prohibitions on U.S.-operated flights at low altitudes in high-risk zones through September 3, […]

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FAA to Cut Airline Capacity by 10% at Major U.S. Airports Amid Controller Shortage

Rose Gaelle — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:47:56 +0000

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to reduce airline capacity by 10% at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports starting Friday, as the ongoing 36-day government shutdown exacerbates an already critical shortage of air traffic controllers. The move, according to a proposed list obtained from a source familiar with internal discussions, is part of […]

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JetBlue Extends Flight Suspension to Port-au-Prince Until June 2025

Rose Gaelle — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:30:08 +0000

MIAMI, FL – JetBlue Airways has extended its suspension of flights to Haiti’s main international airport in Port-au-Prince. Initially set to end on April 30, the suspension will now remain in place until at least June 11, 2025, due to ongoing civil unrest in the country. As the only U.S. airline offering direct flights between […]

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JetBlue Extends Suspension of Flights to Haiti Amid Civil Unrest

Rose Gaelle — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 03:08:39 +0000

JetBlue Airways, the only U.S. airline offering direct flights to Haiti from South Florida and New York, has announced an extension of its suspension of daily flights to the Caribbean nation until at least April 2025. This decision comes in response to the ongoing civil unrest that continues to destabilize the country. In a statement […]

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Haiti Reopens Toussaint Louverture International Airport Amid Extended U.S. Flight Ban

Rose Gaelle — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:09:33 +0000

Haiti’s government officially reopened Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince on Wednesday, marking the return of operations after a month-long closure triggered by gang-related gunfire targeting aircraft. The reopening was celebrated as a positive milestone, though significant challenges remain. A Critical Safety Concern The airport was shut down in mid-November following incidents where gunfire struck […]

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Haiti Reopens Port-au-Prince International Airport After Gang-Related Closure

Rose Gaelle — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:49:55 +0000

Haiti’s main international airport, Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, has officially reopened to commercial flights, one month after being forced to close due to gang-related gunfire targeting planes. Enhanced Security Measures Implemented The Haitian government announced that heightened security measures are now in place around the airport, supported by local soldiers, police forces, and […]

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