Cancellation on Thursday, February 29, 2024 of all international flights from Haiti to the United States, as well as those from the United States to Haiti. This decision was taken by the airlines following the armed violence plaguing Haiti during which a plane and two people were hit by projectiles on the tarmac of Gy Malary Airport.
THE HAITI FACTOR, February 29, 2024._Haiti experienced Thursday, February 29, 2024, a day of tension punctuated by violence orchestrated by armed bandits. The gangs’ demonstration almost caused a plane hit by projectiles to explode on the ground at Guy Malary Airport.
In addition to the plane, at least two people were shot. The victims are a police officer and an airline employee whose identities have not been revealed, according to an employee of the injured employee.
Also, material damage was reported, several windows of installations in the arrival room at the terminal were broken by stray bullets.
At the same time as shots rang out at the building, some people on the scene had to lie down on their stomachs. Thus, others had hidden under materials to avoid many more victims.
As a result of these actions resulting from the deterioration of the security climate in the country, the airlines Sunrise Airways have decided to cancel their flights until further notice, according to the daily Le Nouvelliste.
The companies have adopted this measure to guarantee the safety of customers (travelers) in the face of the tensions which reign around Toussaint Louverture International Airport and complicate their lives when traveling.
THE HAITI FACTOR (LFH)
