Bullets in the Sky: Spirit Airlines Flight Under Gunfire

A Spirit Airlines flight attempting to land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was hit by gunfire and redirected to the Dominican Republic. A flight attendant was grazed by a bullet. Operations at Toussaint Louverture International Airport were halted. Unverified photos show bullet damage to the plane.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 11-11-2024 23:47 IST | Created: 11-11-2024 23:47 IST
Bullets in the Sky: Spirit Airlines Flight Under Gunfire

In a shocking incident, a Spirit Airlines flight bound for Port-au-Prince in Haiti was struck by gunfire, prompting an emergency diversion to the Dominican Republic. According to the Miami Herald, a flight attendant was grazed by a bullet during the incident.

All flights at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Haiti have been suspended. Spirit Airlines has yet to comment on the situation, and Reuters' requests for clarification remain unanswered.

Social media erupted with unverified images allegedly depicting the damage, including a bullet hole in the plane's belly and another near the rear exit, causing anxiety among potential travelers and witnesses.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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