American Airlines to Reconnect the Skies: Resuming Flights to Haiti

American Airlines will resume flights to Haiti as of November 1, after suspending services due to security concerns. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had restricted flights to Port-au-Prince because of threats from armed groups, although flights to six northern airports remain permitted.

American Airlines announced it will reinstate its flight services to Haiti starting November 1, marking a major shift after all major U.S. airlines halted operations to the Caribbean nation in late 2024.

The suspension of services was prompted by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which cited threats from armed groups as a significant risk to civil aviation in the region. Although flights are still banned to Port-au-Prince, the capital, the FAA has allowed operations to six other airports in northern Haiti.

In parallel, American Airlines is enhancing its service to Venezuela by adding flights to Maracaibo beginning July 14. The FAA's ban on flights to Port-au-Prince is expected to remain until at least September 3, as security concerns persist, following incidents where aircraft were targeted by gunfire.