PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) — United States carrier JetBlue says it will extend its suspension of flights to Haiti until April 30, 2025, citing ongoing civil unrest and security risks.

This decision was made following incidents in November when aircrafts from JetBlue, Spirit and American Airlines were struck by bullets shortly before landing at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport.

In a statement, the airline emphasised that the safety of its customers and crew remains its top priority and it will continue to monitor the situation.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also extended its ban on civil flights to Haiti until March 2025. American Airlines and Spirit have similarly suspended services without specifying a return date.

Currently, Sunrise Airways is the sole airline providing direct flights between Haiti and the United States.

The suspension of major carriers highlights the severe security crisis in Haiti where escalating gang violence has disrupted air transport and further strained the country’s economy.