Haiti closes airspace to Spirit Airlines over unpaid fees

Haitian authorities have closed the country's airspace to Spirit Airlines over unpaid fees, the airline confirmed Tuesday.

The move comes after months of negotiations between the two sides over millions of dollars in landing and other fees that Spirit owes the Haitian government.

In a statement, Spirit said it is "disappointed" by the decision and is "working to resolve the matter as quickly as possible." The airline said it is "committed to serving the Haitian community" and hopes to resume flights to the country soon.

The Haitian government has not publicly commented on the matter. However, a source close to the negotiations told the Miami Herald that the government is owed more than $10 million by Spirit.

The source said the government has been trying to collect the fees for months, but Spirit has not been cooperative. The government has now decided to close the airspace to Spirit until the fees are paid.

The closure of the airspace to Spirit is a major blow to the airline, which operates several flights to Haiti each week. The airline is also a major provider of low-cost airfare to Haiti, which is a popular destination for tourists and business travelers.

The closure of the airspace is also a sign of the financial challenges facing Haiti. The country is one of the poorest in the world and is still recovering from the devastating earthquake that struck in 2010.

The government is under pressure to find new sources of revenue to help rebuild the country. The closure of the airspace to Spirit is one way to do that.

However, the closure of the airspace is also likely to have a negative impact on the Haitian economy. Spirit is a major employer in Haiti and the closure of the airspace is likely to lead to job losses.

The closure of the airspace is also likely to make it more difficult for Haitians to travel to and from the country. Spirit is a popular airline for Haitians because it offers low-cost fares and convenient flight times.

The closure of the airspace is a major development and it is unclear how it will be resolved. The government is under pressure to find new sources of revenue, but it is also important to consider the impact of the closure on the Haitian economy and the Haitian people.