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11 Dec 2024 | 05:00 PM UTC

Haiti: Authorities announce reopening of Port-au-Prince's Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP), Dec. 11 /update 3

Haitian officials reopen Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) in Port-au-Prince Dec. 11. Flights remain limited.

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As of Dec. 11, the Haitian government has announced the reopening of Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) in Port-au-Prince, although international flights remain canceled indefinitely. The airport reopened after local and international forces reinforced security in the area and completed a successful test flight. It had been closed since November. The Guy Malary terminal for domestic flights has also reopened. However, as of Dec. 11, no flights or passengers have been reported at PAP.

Despite the decision by local authorities, it appears unlikely that international flights will resume in the coming days or weeks. The US government has prohibited US-flagged aircraft from operating out of PAP through at least Dec. 12, and it may extend the prohibition. Other governments have issued similar bans. Several international airlines that used to operate in Haiti, including American Airlines and Spirit Airlines (NK), have canceled their flights to the country until further notice and are unlikely to resume operations in 2024.

Contact airlines if planning to travel to or from Port-au-Prince. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Allow additional time to travel to the airport. Reconfirm the status of road routes before departure. Consider booking alternative travel arrangements if necessary. Maintain contact with diplomatic representation.

The airport was closed since Nov. 11, after gangs seized control of the area around it and fired at aircrafts in the area; Spirit Airlines flight 951 was struck by several rounds as it attempted to land at PAP, injuring one flight attendant, and an inspection of JetBlue (B6) flight 935 from PAP to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) revealed bullet damage apparently sustained upon takeoff.

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