US Airlines Grounded in Haiti After Gunfire Attacks on Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration has suspended US flights to Haiti for 30 days following a series of gun attacks on commercial planes, raising serious safety concerns. The turbulence began after multiple jets from JetBlue, Spirit, and American Airlines were struck by bullets, prompting immediate action from the airlines and federal authorities, including the FBI. Haiti faces escalating gang violence, exacerbated since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. The US State Department calls on Haitian leaders to prioritize security amid a critical transitional period for the nation.