Since the attack by criminal groups on November 11, 2024, targeting three commercial planes from Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines, Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince has been largely non-operational, particularly for commercial flights. Even though Haitian authorities had announced the reopening of the country’s main airport, the resumption of flights is still pending. Minister of Public Works, Transport, and Communications, Raphaël Hosty, told Le Nouvelliste that demolition work is ongoing to secure the airport site and its surroundings. He also announced upcoming projects at the airports in Jacmel, Les Cayes, and Cap-Haïtien.

“In Port-au-Prince, we are continuing with demolition work around the airport,” stated the Minister of Public Works, Transport, and Communications. According to Raphaël Hosty, 34 multi-story buildings that could pose a threat to the airport have been identified, and most of them have already been demolished. He noted that since February 3, the process of demolishing houses near the airport has been intensified.