American Airlines resumes Haiti flights, expands Venezuela service

American Airlines announced it will be the first U.S. carrier to restart direct flights to Haiti, with service resuming November 1, 2024. The airline will operate Boeing 737 aircraft from Miami International Airport to Cap-Haïtien, a northern Haitian port city.

American Airlines highlighted the significant demand for service to Haiti, noting that South Florida is home to the largest Haitian-American population in the U.S. Other communities, including those in New York and Orlando, will also benefit from the resumed flights.

U.S. commercial flights to Haiti were prohibited in November 2024 by the Federal Aviation Administration following armed attacks on Spirit and JetBlue aircraft. Separately, a U.S. entry ban on Haitians was implemented in June 2025, citing national security and counter-terrorism concerns.

In addition to the Haiti service, American Airlines is expanding its presence in Venezuela. Starting July 14, the airline will offer a daily non-stop Embraer 175 route from Miami to Maracaibo. This new service follows American Airlines' earlier resumption of commercial flights to Caracas in April, marking the first such service from the U.S. in seven years. The airline stated this expansion aims to bolster business ties and strengthen connections with family and friends.