Airlines Halt Haiti Flights After Spirit Plane Hit by Gunfire

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Airlines Halt Haiti Flights After Spirit Plane Hit by Gunfire
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Several airlines, including Spirit Airlines, have suspended flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines plane was hit by gunfire while attempting to land in Port-au-Prince. The flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic, where it landed safely, with only a flight attendant sustaining minor injuries. This incident marks the second time in three weeks that aircraft have been targeted over the Haitian capital, amid a deepening political crisis and gang control in the country. The security situation has led to increased caution among airlines operating in the region.

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