American Airlines has become the first major United States carrier to relaunch nonstop flights to Haiti for the first time in six years.
The relaunch is a major milestone for the airline and sees American now operating daily nonstop service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Cap-Haitien, Haiti (CAP) aboard a Boeing 737 aircraft.
The route’s resumption is also significant because it marks American’s 100th destination in Latin America and the Caribbean.
“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,” said American's Vice President of International Operations José A. Freig.
American operated the inaugural flight with an all-Hatian, creole-speaking crew.
The service to Haiti is also part of a larger route expansion underway at American’s Miami hub. MIA is the carrier’s most internationally connected hub, with more than 410 peak daily flights to more than 170 destinations in 46 countries.
“We’ll also have our largest-ever schedule out of our Miami hub this winter, and there’s no better way to continue our commitment to South Florida than by resuming our Haiti service,” said American’s Senior Vice President of MIA Operations Juan Carlos Liscano.
The winter expansion will include increased flight frequencies on American’s routes from MIA to key destinations, including San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU); St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (STT); Antigua (ANU); Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS); Exuma, Bahamas (GGT); St. Kitts (SKB); and Rio de Janeiro (GIG).
In addition to its route network, American is also expanding its physical footprint in Miami.
The carrier is building a larger Concourse D at the hub to increase capacity, enhance its international operations, and add a new Flagship lounge and an expanded Admirals Club.
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