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International flights can land at airport in Haiti's southwest for the 1st time

  • An airport in southwestern Haiti is now ready to receive international flights, offering a safer option for airlines that stopped flying to Port-au-Prince due to gang violence.
  • Leslie Voltaire, president of Haiti's transitional presidential council, stated that the renovated airport will help develop tourism in Haiti and improve economic infrastructure.
  • The Antoine Simon Airport in Les Cayes has been renovated and is Haiti's third international airport, which is expected to aid local economic growth and support nonprofits.
  • Despite the positive news, Martine Villeneuve from Action Against Hunger emphasized that aid efforts are still constrained by ongoing violence in Port-au-Prince.
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Haiti provides third airport for international flights in the south-west of the country

Haiti opens Antoine Simon airport in Les Cayes for international flights, promoting development and security.

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International flights can land at airport in Haiti's southwest for the 1st time

Haitian officials say an airport in the country’s southwest region is ready to receive international flights for the first time. No commercial flights are able to land at Haiti's main airport in Port-au-Prince because of persistent gang violence. The Antoine…

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International flights can land at airport in Haiti's southwest for the 1st time - Political Signal

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — An airport in southwestern Haiti is ready to receive international flights for the first time, officials said Wednesday, adding a safer option for commercial airlines that have halted all flights to the main airport in Port-au-Prince, where gang violence persists. The Antoine Simon Airport in the coastal city of Les […] The post International flights can land at airport in Haiti’s southwest for the 1st time appeared first…

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Launch of international services at Antoine Simon des Cayes Airport

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025 marks a historic milestone for the development of the Greater South of Haiti. The President of the Transitional Presidential Council, Leslie Voltaire, officially launched the international services of Antoine Simon des Cayes Airport. This event represents a major step forward for the region, paving the way for new economic, tourist and social opportunities. From now on, Antoine Simon Airport, located in Les Cayes, bec…

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Haiti enables airport for international flights

Antoine Simon Airport, located in the coastal city of Les Cayes in southwestern Haiti, is ready to receive international flights for the first time. Authorities reported that this will provide a safer option for commercial airlines, as all flights to Port-au-Prince Toussaint Louverture International Airport were suspended due to gang violence. (Keep reading...) The Haiti ticket enables airport for international flights was first published in Rem…

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Haiti opens southwest airport for international flights amid crisis in Port-au-Prince

Haitian authorities have opened Antoine Simon Airport in the city of Les Cayes to receive international flights for the first time. The move seeks to offer a safer alternative to the suspension of commercial flights at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, which has been affected by increasing gang violence. The airport, which has been undergoing renovation since 2013 to extend its runway, becomes the third international …

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