After more than 40 years of service in Haiti, American Airlines (AA) is reducing its direct flights to Port-au-Prince. Laura Masvidal, Head of Communications for Latin America and Caribbean American Airlines (AA) announced that from December 19, passengers will no longer be able to travel with American Airlines from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from New York or the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince.

Tuesday December 18th will be the last day for passengers at JFK and FLL airports. Beginning December 19, passengers at JFK Airport will need to catch a connecting flight from Miami to Haiti.

This decision follows last August's announcement by American Airlines to reduce by 50% (from 6 to 3) the number of flights to Haiti, including a daily flight between Miami and Cap-Haïtien, the second Haiti's largest city, recalled Laura Masvidal who pointed out that "the planned change that was to take effect on November 3, has been extended until December 19".

SL/ HaitiLibre