10 Highlights

• Spirit and JetBlue flights were targeted by gunfire on November 12, 2024, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, underscoring escalating violence in the region.
• A Spirit Airlines flight attendant sustained minor injuries when the plane was fired upon during landing, highlighting ongoing risks to aviation in Haiti.
• • Amid growing instability, a JetBlue flight was also hit by gunfire during takeoff, leading to concerns over airport security at Toussaint Louverture.
  • These incidents led to the temporary shutdown of Toussaint Louverture International Airport, affecting several flights and local operations.
  • In a safety response, flights were redirected to the Dominican Republic; the U.S. banned flights to Haiti for 30 days, effective immediately.
  • Following these events, the FAA imposed restrictions on aircraft flying below 10,000 feet in Haitian airspace, aiming to enhance safety.
  • Haiti's violence is exacerbated by political instability and gang warfare, as seen in recent events involving emergency services and law enforcement.
  • Doctors Without Borders reported a violent attack on their ambulance in Port-au-Prince, resulting in two patient deaths and staff harassment.
  • Gang violence and political turmoil have drawn humanitarian concerns, reflected in attacks on medical services like MSF's operations in Haiti, per The Guardian.
  • Haiti's new Prime Minister Fils-Aim has prioritized restoring peace and security as recent international initiatives, like a Kenyan-led policing mission, face challenges.