Haiti's main international airport, Toussaint-Louverture in Port-au-Prince, has reopened after being closed for nearly three months due to escalating gang violence. The reopening of the airport is a significant development that is expected to alleviate the critical shortage of medications and essential supplies in the country, as the main seaport remains paralyzed and gangs control 80% of the capital.
U.S.-based airlines are anticipated to resume operations at the airport by late May or early June. The first commercial passenger flight departed for Miami, albeit delayed, with passengers enduring discomfort due to the lack of air conditioning until takeoff. The flight was organized by local carrier Sunrise Airways, which contracted Florida-based charter airline World Atlantic to operate the flight.
