JetBlue extends flight suspension to Port-au-Prince amid ongoing unrest

The airport's perimeter security issues are a significant concern for airlines operating in Haiti. Gangs have entered the airport premises, leading to incidents such as firing upon three US flights, resulting in injuries. The violent control of major highways by gangs further complicates travel for foreign visitors.

According to Matt Borie, Chief Intelligence Officer for Osprey Flight Solutions, "Even if the FAA rescinds its restriction, airlines may not return... It’s a financial decision. It’s a reputational decision. It’s a risk decision."

American Airlines and Spirit Airlines have also indefinitely suspended their flights to Port-au-Prince. In response to these challenges, Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council has identified Antoine Simon International Airport as capable of receiving international flights following runway renovations.

Despite these developments, Toussaint Louverture International Airport remains open with deployments of foreign troops for a Kenya-led multinational security mission since the FAA announcement.