Two U.S. airlines confirmed their planes had been struck by gunfire over Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince on Monday.

Two jets from US-based airlines were struck by bullets on Monday while flying over Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince. as Haitian authorities suspended all flights in and out of the capital amid escalating gang violence.

Several airlines have suspended flights to Haiti after a passenger plane from the US was hit by gunfire as it tried to land in Port-au-Prince. Spirit Airlines Flight 951 from Fort Lauderdale in Florida was diverted to the neighbouring Dominican Republic,

JetBlue Airways said late on Monday it will extend a halt to all flights to and from Haiti through Dec. 2 after damage from a bullet to a plane returning from Port-au-Prince was discovered. A Spirit Airlines flight destined for the Haitian capital was struck by gunfire earlier on Monday,

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.

Passengers to return to Fort Lauderdale after Haiti flight disrupted by gunfire 02:45. MIAMI - Dozens of travelers who attempted to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince, Hai

U.S. airlines have canceled flights to Haiti after a Spirit Airlines plane appeared to be hit by gunfire while attempting to land in the country, which is currently embroiled in political unrest. Spirit said the plane,

A Spirit Airlines plane was struck by bullets as it was landing in Haiti’s capital, prompting authorities to close down the nation’s main airport.