Spirit Airlines Flight to Haiti Diverted After Gunfire Incident

A Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was diverted to the Dominican Republic after being struck by gunfire, injuring a flight attendant. The incident comes amid warnings from the U.S. State Department about gang-led efforts to disrupt travel to Haiti. Spirit Airlines and American Airlines have suspended flights to Haiti, while JetBlue anticipates disruptions due to civil unrest. The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince advises against travel to Haiti, citing ongoing violence and political instability following the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.