Coverage dated November 10, 2024

Spirit Airlines flight hit by bullets while flying over gang-war region of Haiti

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A flight of Florida-based Spirit Airlines was hit by gunfire while attempting to land in Haiti with a crew member that sustained "minor injuries."

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UPI
Spirit Airlines flight hit by bullets while flying over gang-war region of Haiti (opens UPI)
Published Nov 10, 2024
UPI's feed description
A flight of Florida-based Spirit Airlines was hit by gunfire while attempting to land in Haiti with a crew member that sustained "minor injuries."
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Spirit Airlines flight shot while landing in Haiti in gang-related violence, officials say (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Nov 10, 2024
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
A Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale was struck by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti, officials said.
KTVZ Bend
Haiti stops flights in and out of capital after a Spirit Airways plane was shot (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Nov 10, 2024
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Caitlin Stephen Hu, Michael Rios, Avery Schmitz and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN) — Haiti swore in a new prime minister on Monday after a Spirit Airlines plane was hit by gunfire over the country’s capital Port-au-Prince, according to a diplomatic source in the country.
New York Post
Spirit Airlines flight raked with gunfire while landing in Haiti — flight attendant wounded (opens New York Post)
Published Nov 10, 2024
New York Post's feed description
The ordeal unfolded at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, the Miami Herald reported, citing sources.
KHOU Houston
Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire as it lands in Haiti (opens KHOU Houston)
Published Nov 10, 2024
KHOU Houston's feed description
Haiti’s international airport shut down temporarily on Monday after gangs opened fire at a Spirit Airlines flight landing in Port-Au-Prince.
CBS News
Spirit Airlines flight from Florida damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti, diverts to Dominican Republic (opens CBS News)
Published Nov 10, 2024
CBS News's feed description
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said.
Al Jazeera
Gunfire hits Spirit Airlines flight approaching Port-au-Prince, Haiti (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 10, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description
The main international airport in Haiti’s capital is closed after the plane is diverted to the Dominican Republic.
WMUR
Spirit Airlines flight traveling from Florida to Haiti diverted after reports of gunfire (opens WMUR)
Published Nov 10, 2024
WMUR's feed description
Spirit Airlines has confirmed that one of its planes that took off from Florida was diverted Monday after being struck by gunfire.
NBC 6 South Florida
Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Haiti diverted to Dominican Republic after reported gunfire (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Nov 10, 2024
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
A Spirit Airlines flight traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was diverted to Santiago, Dominican Republic Monday after the aircraft was...
The Guardian
Spirit Airlines flight to Haiti diverted after being reportedly hit by gunfire (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 10, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Aircraft heading from Florida to Port-au-Prince landed safely after flight attendant was reportedly grazed by bullet
CNN
Airlines cancel flights to Haiti after gunfire hits Spirit airplane over Port-au-Prince (opens CNN)
Published Nov 10, 2024
CNN's feed description
The Haitian-based commercial airline Sunrise Airways told CNN that it has suspended flights until further notice. US-based carriers JetBlue and American Airlines have also cancelled flights to and from Haiti until Thursday.
NBC News
Spirit Airlines flight attendant injured after plane to Haiti struck by gunfire (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 10, 2024
NBC News's feed description
A Spirit Airlines flight to Haiti was hit by gunfire on Monday, injuring a flight attendant, as the State Department warned of "gang-led efforts" to stop travel to the country.
Fox7 Austin
Spirit Airlines flight from Florida hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Nov 10, 2024
Fox7 Austin's feed description
A Spirit Airlines flight out of Florida was struck by gunfire on Monday while making a landing in Port-au-Prince in Haiti on Monday.
WSVN Miami
Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale to Haiti diverted to Dominican Republic after being struck by gunfire - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Nov 10, 2024
WSVN Miami's feed description
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (WSVN) – A Spirit Airlines flight traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was diverted to Santiago, Dominican Republic, after the aircraft was
The Hill
Spirit Airlines flight hit by gunfire in Port-au-Prince (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 10, 2024
The Hill's feed description
A Haiti-bound Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was hit by gunfire in Haiti and diverted to Dominican Republic, with a flight attendant reporting minor injuries.
Newsweek
Spirit flight hit by gunfire while trying to land in Haiti (opens Newsweek)
Published Nov 10, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Spirit Airlines said there was "evidence of damage to the aircraft consistent with gunfire."

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