✈️ Spirit Airlines Flight Diverted After Gunfire Incident in Haiti In an unsettling event, a Spirit Airlines flight bound for Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was struck by gunfire shortly after takeoff from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Flight 951 was safely diverted and landed in Santiago, Dominican Republic, where an inspection confirmed gunfire damage to the aircraft. One crew member reported minor injuries and is being evaluated, while all passengers remained unharmed. Spirit Airlines stated it has suspended service to Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien as it continues to assess the situation. A replacement flight is en route to bring affected passengers to Florida. This incident highlights the complex security challenges in Haiti, where rising gang violence has severely impacted travel safety and the nation’s ongoing democratic transition. The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince has issued warnings against travel to the region, citing unpredictable risks and recent disruptions at Toussaint L’Overture Airport. Our thoughts are with the passengers and crew who endured this traumatic event and all those impacted by the instability in Haiti.