FAA Extends Flight Ban to Haiti Amid Gang-Controlled Chaos Threatening American Safety

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended its ban on U.S. commercial flights to Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, until March 7, 2026. This decision underscores the grave security risks posed by powerful Haitian gangs who now dominate roughly 90% of the city and critical surrounding routes. While Washington has long touted its commitment to stability and safety in the Western Hemisphere, the ongoing deterioration in Haiti starkly exposes the consequences of failed foreign policy and inadequate action. These gangs wield small arms and unmanned aerial systems capable of attacking low-altitude aircraft—threats that forced multiple airport closures last year, including nearly three...