American Airlines relaunched nonstop flights between Miami International Airport and Cap-Haïtien International Airport, Haiti, on November 1, 2026. This restored direct service marks the 100th Caribbean and Latin American destination in American Airlines’ network.
Flights on the new route are staffed by an all-Haitian, Creole-speaking crew. One-way tickets are on sale via aa.com, starting at $591. American Airlines had originally started flying to Haiti in 1971 but ceased service more than six years before the relaunch.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti in July 2026, warning U.S. citizens against travel because of crime,
kidnapping, terrorism, civil unrest, and limited health care. The Federal Aviation Administration extended restrictions on U.S. flights to Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, through March 2, 2027, in response to attacks on aircraft. American Airlines’ new flights to Cap-Haïtien navigate these restrictions by serving Haiti’s northern coast.
American Airlines is expanding its Latin American network in 2026 amid these challenges. The carrier resumed service to Venezuela earlier this year, becoming the first U.S. airline to restart flights to Caracas and Maracaibo after suspensions dating back to 2019. It plans to launch a new route to Barcelona, Venezuela, starting January 15, 2027.
Florida’s
tourism sector has seen increased visitors from Latin America in early 2026. Brazil led growth with a 10.5% rise in visitors during the first two quarters, followed by Colombia at 5.3% and Mexico at 4.9%, according to VisitFlorida.org. JetBlue Airways expanded its Colombian destinations from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport by adding Cali on October 15, 2026, joining Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Medellín. JetBlue also announced plans to begin nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Caracas by the end of 2026.
Frontier Airlines scheduled new nonstop routes from Orlando to Bogotá, Cartagena, and Medellín, Colombia, set to launch in December 2026 pending
government approval. In 2027, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines will begin operating daily nonstop flights connecting Mexico City and Fort Lauderdale.
José A. Freig, American Airlines Vice President of International Operations, said, “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 added that the network growth, including the return to Venezuela, “is a reflection of the legacy we’ve built and one we’re proud to carry forward.”
