American Airlines restarted nonstop flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Cap-Haïtien International Airport, Haiti, on November 1, 2026. This relaunch expands the airline’s Caribbean and Latin American network to 100 destinations during its centennial year.
Historical Context and U.S. Travel Restrictions
American Airlines originally launched flights to Haiti in 1971 but suspended service for over six years prior to this relaunch. In July 2026, the U.S. Department of State imposed a Level 4 travel ban for Haiti, citing risks including crime, kidnapping, terrorism, civil unrest, and limited health care. Concurrently, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration extended flight restrictions through March 2, 2027, on U.S. carriers
flying to Port-au-Prince due to attacks against aircraft.
Flight Operation and Ticketing Details
The resumed Miami-Cap-Haïtien flights operate with an exclusively Haitian, Creole-speaking flight crew. One-way fares for the route start at $591 and tickets are currently on sale at American Airlines’ website aa.com.
Official Statement on Network Expansion
José A. Freig, American Airlines’ Vice President of International Operations, emphasized the milestone, stating, “As we celebrate American’s centennial year, reaching a milestone 100 destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America highlights both our rich history and our unmatched footprint in the region.” He also noted, “The continued growth of our network in the region – including being the first airline
to return to Venezuela earlier this year – is a reflection of the legacy we’ve built and one we’re proud to carry forward as we continue growing our network across the region.”
Related Airline Network Developments
American Airlines is currently serving three Venezuelan cities: Caracas (CCS), Maracaibo (MAR), and will add Barcelona (BLA) starting January 15, 2027. In 2026, JetBlue Airways expanded its Colombian routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) by adding Cali, its fourth destination in Colombia as of October 15. JetBlue also plans nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Caracas by year-end. Frontier Airlines intends to begin nonstop flights in December
2026 from Orlando to Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellín in Colombia, pending government approval. Additionally, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines will launch daily nonstop flights between Mexico City and Fort Lauderdale in 2027.
Florida Tourism Trends
Florida tourism saw growth in early 2026 from Latin American countries. According to VisitFlorida.org, visitor arrivals increased by 10.5% from Brazil, 5.3% from Colombia, and 4.9% from Mexico compared to the previous year. Visitor numbers from Canada, Florida’s largest tourism source, declined due to political and tariff-related tensions.
