Spirit Airlines Plane to Haiti Hit By Gunfire; JetBlue, American Airlines Suspend Flights

Passengers, Crew Shaken After Shots Fired Into Spirit Jet

A Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was struck by gunfire as it was preparing to land on Tuesday night. The plane, carrying 150 passengers and six crew members, was hit multiple times, but no one was injured. The incident occurred at around 8:30 p.m. local time as the aircraft was on its final approach to Toussaint Louverture International Airport. Passengers reported hearing several loud bangs, and some said they saw flashes of light outside the plane. "It was terrifying," said one passenger, who asked not to be identified. "We didn't know what was happening. We just heard these loud noises, and then we saw the bullet holes in the plane." The pilot was able to land the plane safely, and the passengers and crew were evacuated without incident. Spirit Airlines said in a statement that it is cooperating with authorities to investigate the incident. "The safety of our passengers and crew is our top priority," the statement said. "We are working with law enforcement to investigate this incident and ensure the safety of our passengers and crew." The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a safety alert to pilots warning them of the incident. The FAA said that the plane was hit by small-arms fire, and that it is not aware of any other similar incidents involving commercial aircraft in Haiti. The Haitian government has condemned the attack on the Spirit Airlines plane. Prime Minister Ariel Henry said that the government is "committed to bringing the perpetrators of this cowardly act to justice."

JetBlue, American Airlines Suspend Flights to Haiti

In the wake of the shooting, JetBlue and American Airlines have suspended flights to Haiti. JetBlue said that it has suspended flights to Port-au-Prince until further notice. American Airlines said that it has suspended flights to Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haïtien until August 20. The U.S. Embassy in Haiti has issued a travel advisory warning U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to Haiti due to the ongoing security concerns. The embassy said that there is a "high risk" of crime in Haiti, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and carjacking. The U.S. Department of State has also issued a travel advisory for Haiti, warning U.S. citizens to "reconsider travel" to the country due to the ongoing security concerns. What To Know About Spirit Airlines Shooting.

A Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was struck by gunfire as it was preparing to land on Tuesday night.

The plane, carrying 150 passengers and six crew members, was hit multiple times, but no one was injured.

The pilot was able to land the plane safely, and the passengers and crew were evacuated without incident.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a safety alert to pilots warning them of the incident.

The Haitian government has condemned the attack on the Spirit Airlines plane.

JetBlue and American Airlines have suspended flights to Haiti.

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti has issued a travel advisory warning U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to Haiti due to the ongoing security concerns.

The U.S. Department of State has also issued a travel advisory for Haiti, warning U.S. citizens to "reconsider travel" to the country due to the ongoing security concerns.