Flights to Haiti Suspended After ZED Aircraft Fired Upon During

Flights to Haiti Suspended After ZED Aircraft Fired Upon During Landing

ZED Airlines has announced the immediate and indefinite suspension of all flights to Haiti following a serious security incident at Toussaint Louverture International Airport on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

According to the airline and aviation authorities, two ZED Airlines aircraft came under gunfire while on final approach and during landing at the Port-au-Prince airport. Emergency and rescue services were deployed, and no injuries were reported.

In a joint statement, the National Civil Aviation Office (OFNAC) and the National Airport Authority (AAN) confirmed the incident, noting that the perpetrators have not yet been identified. Both agencies said a full investigation is underway and that emergency measures have been implemented to strengthen airport security.

“This act endangers the lives of passengers and crews and compromises the security of Haitian airspace,” the statement said.

The incident has resulted in the temporary suspension of flights on Haiti’s only active international air link, a route considered critical to the family reunification programme between Haiti and Brazil.

ZED Airlines described the shooting as a “force majeure” event that severely compromised flight safety. In a statement released on Sunday, the airline said the decision to halt operations was taken strictly on security grounds and will remain in effect until further notice.

“The resumption of flights will depend on technical and safety assessments, directives from the relevant authorities, and the conclusions of ongoing investigations,” the airline said, adding that the public would be informed once conditions allow for a safe return to service.

One of the aircraft involved was a regional jet commonly used on commercial routes between Haiti and Brazil. The suspension affects one of the few remaining carriers operating regularly on the Port-au-Prince–Brazil route, further limiting air connectivity in a country already grappling with significant travel restrictions amid ongoing security challenges.

The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of Haitian airspace, particularly around Toussaint Louverture International Airport, which remains central to discussions on the recovery of commercial aviation in the country. OFNAC and AAN said technical teams continue to assess conditions to ensure maximum safety before any flights resume.

Meanwhile, national security authorities have raised alert levels and reinforced security protocols around the airport, amid growing concern over the broader implications for Haiti’s aviation sector and international travel.

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