Federal Aviation Administration bans flights to Haiti for 30 days because a Spirit Airlines The plane was shot down as it landed in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti.

The plane, Spirit Airlines Flight 951, attempted to land at the Port-au-Prince airport when gunfire hit the plane, injuring a flight attendant.

It diverted to Santiago in the Dominican Republic after the plane suffered damage.

Other airlines serving the island nation, such as American And JetBluealso suspended flights. American Airlines has eliminated its service to Haiti until February 12, 2025, while JetBlue has suspended its service indefinitely.

If an airline has canceled your flight to Haiti, you can contact customer service for more information and advice. Also, the U.S. Embassy in Haiti canceled all visa appointments and services to U.S. citizens. He will contact those who have an appointment on November 13 or 14 to make a new appointment as soon as they become available.

The US State Department is aware of the situation in Haiti via the American Embassy in Port-au-Prince. The organization has already implemented a Level 4 travel advisory, urging U.S. citizens not to travel there due to “incidents of gun violence and disruptions to roads, ports and airports in Port- au-Prince and neighboring divisions of the city”.

If you are in Haiti, the The US State Department says you should:

• avoid crowds.
• monitor local media for updates and avoid areas where violence, protests or disturbances are reported.
• keep a low profile.
• be aware of your surroundings.
• be prepared to shelter in place for an extended period of time.
• avoid being outside after dark.
• remain vigilant in areas frequented by foreign visitors.
• review your personal safety plans.
• have up-to-date and easily accessible travel documents.
• carry appropriate identification.