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American Airlines will not resume flights to Haiti in February as gang violence has escalated in the Caribbean nation.
A spokesperson for the airline told FOX Business in a statement that it will continue to evaluate the feasibility of returning to daily service from Miami International Airport to Haiti.
“American has made the difficult decision to suspend daily service between Miami (MIA) and Port-au-Prince, Haiti (PAP),” a spokesperson said. “We are proud of our more than 50-year commitment to Haiti and will continue to monitor the situation, assessing safety, security, and customer needs, in assessing the restoration of service. We will continue to reach out to affected customers to provide us with a full refund of their travel expenses.”
American Airlines was among several airlines – including Spirit and JetBlue – that have already temporarily suspended operations to and from Haiti after Spirit and JetBlue planes were hit by gunfire last month amid civil unrest.
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American Airlines continues to test the eventual return of its daily flight service from Miami International Airport to Haiti. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images, File / Getty Images)
The United Nations said at least 4,500 people have been reported dead in Haiti this year, with more than 2,000 injured.
Since November 11, hundreds of people have been killed or injured, and 42,000 people have been forced to leave their homes, according to UNICEF.
Haitian police work in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 9, 2024. (CLARENS SIFFROY/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the National Human Rights Defense Network said a gang killed at least 110 people over the age of 60 in the Haitian slums of Cite Soleil when its leader accused them of causing his child’s illness through witchcraft, Reuters reported. Gang members used machetes and knives to carry out the deadly violence, the agency said.
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The turmoil in the country has also extended to its leadership as Haiti’s Prime Minister Garry Conille was removed from office last month and replaced by businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aimé.
The US government has long discouraged travel to Haiti due to the violence and political turmoil in the country.
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“The security situation in Haiti is unpredictable and dangerous. Travel within Haiti is at your own risk,” said the US Embassy in Port-au-Prince last month. “The US government cannot guarantee your safety when going to airports, borders, or any onward travel. You should consider your own security situation before traveling anywhere in Haiti.”
Fox Business Digital’s Danielle Genovese contributed to this report.
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