Flight Prohibitions to Haiti Extended Due to Risks from Armed Gangs
The Federal Aviation Administration has extended the prohibition on U.S. flights to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, due to risks from armed gangs until September 8. The gangs control large portions of the capital and have used small arms to fire on civilian aircraft and airports, damaging multiple aircraft and injuring air crew members.
Key Points
- Flight prohibitions to Haiti extended until September 8 due to risks from armed gangs
- Gangs control large portions of Port-au-Prince
- Gangs have used small arms to fire on civilian aircraft and airports, causing damage and injuries