US extends ban on flights to Haiti’s capital as gang violence surges
Summary
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended its ban on U.S. flights flying low over Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, until March 2. This ban aims to protect aircraft from ongoing gang violence, which has heavily affected the area and caused previous attacks on planes.Key Facts
- The FAA ban restricts U.S. commercial and civilian aircraft from flying below 10,000 feet over Port-au-Prince and nearby regions.
- The ban started in November 2023 after gunmen shot at a Spirit Airlines plane landing in Port-au-Prince.
- A flight attendant was slightly hurt, and other planes on the ground were also damaged during the attack.
- The FAA has prolonged the ban multiple times to keep flights safer.
- Port-au-Prince is heavily affected by gangs that control about 70% of the city and some central parts of Haiti.
- Haitian police and a United Nations-backed force are working to reduce gang control in the area.
- The current flight restriction will last until at least March 2.
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