American Airlines has resumed flights to Cap-Haitien International Airport (CAP) in Haiti as of November 1, 2026. This marks the airline’s return to the country for the first time since November 2024, when U.S. carriers suspended operations due to safety concerns after gunfire struck aircraft over Port-au-Prince.
The daily service will operate between Miami and Cap-Haitien using Boeing 737 aircraft. Previous flights to Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) in Port-au-Prince were halted by American, JetBlue Airways, and Spirit Airlines after incidents of gunfire in November 2024 that the U.S. embassy attributed to “gang-led efforts to block travel to and from Port-au-Prince.”
Since the suspension of international flights, Haiti has only been served by domestic carrier Sunrise Airways. The American Airlines service to Cap-Haitien makes it the largest carrier at that airport, providing 2,408 two-way weekly seats for the week starting November 2, according to data from OAG Schedules Analyzer.
Other airlines operating at CAP include Bahamasair, Caicos Express Airways, charter carrier Euroairlines, and InterCaribbean.
With this service, Cap-Haitien becomes American Airlines’ 100th destination in Latin America and the Caribbean. Juan Carlos Liscano, American’s Senior Vice President of Miami Operations, expressed the importance of the connection between the U.S. and Haiti, particularly for the South Florida community. He emphasized the vital role that air travel plays in linking countries and communities.
The resumption of flights highlights the airline’s commitment to re-establishing service in regions affected by previous disruptions, prioritizing safety while aiming to meet transportation needs.
