Sunday, March 23, 2025 JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines are poised to resume operations at Cap-Haïtien Hugo Chavez International Airport, marking a significant move towards re-establishing air travel connections in Haiti. This decision follows discussions about the potential reopening of Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, which has been mostly shuttered since November 2024, apart from a brief operational period in December. JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Plan Return to Haiti The decision by Spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways to recommence flights to Cap-Haïtien reflects a strategic effort to reconnect Haiti with international air travel.
Despite the plans, neither company has announced specific dates for the resumption of their services. The ongoing closure of the airport in Port-au-Prince has created substantial travel challenges, compelling many to navigate through hazardous, gang-dominated territories to reach Cap-Haïtien. Although Cap-Haïtien International Airport is operational, it currently offers limited commercial flights, with Sunrise Airways being the sole provider of direct flights to the U.
S. Continued Security Concerns and High Operational Costs The potential reopening of Toussaint Louverture International Airport remains uncertain due to persistent security issues and the high costs associated with airline operations, which include elevated insurance premiums and other risks. This has contributed to further postponements in re.
