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‘This is effectively a civil war’: despair in Haiti as gangs step up assault on capital
Fighters wielding guns and machetes have taken a key zone of Port-au-Prince as the beleaguered authorities try to restore order. The storming of Solino began in the dead of night with dozens of ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Haiti sees a rise in killings and police executions with children targeted, UN says
U.N. officials say more than 1,740 people were killed or injured in Haiti from July to September, a nearly 30% increase over the previous trimesterWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
El Salvador's congress approves sending troop contingent to Haiti
El Salvador’s Congress has approved a proposal to send a contingent of soldiers to Haiti under the auspices of the United Nations to handle medical evacuations in the troubled Caribbean nationWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
Haiti replaces prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition
Haiti replaces prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transitionWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Haiti replaces prime minister, marking turmoil in transition process
A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a degree firing the country's interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Haiti appoints new prime minister as security crisis mounts
Entrepreneur Alix Didier Fils-Aimé replaces Garry Conille as country rocked by worsening gang violence. Haiti’s transitional presidential council has appointed the entrepreneur and former senate ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Trump's Cabinet picks and flights hit by gunfire in Haiti: Morning Rundown
Marco Rubio, Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, Stephen Miller, Mike Waltz, Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake, Arizona senate results, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, American AirlinesTop stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Haiti's main airport shut down after planes hit by gunfire
Flights were suspended at Haiti's main international airport after a Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire while trying to land in the capital of Port-au-Prince and then a bullet hole was found ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
US bans flights to Haiti after three planes struck by gunfire
Violence escalates as new interim prime minister is sworn inWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
U.S. halts flights to Haiti after 3 planes hit by gunfire
U.S. airlines are barred from flying to Haiti for a month after 3 American carriers' planes are hit by gunfire amid relentless gang violence in the Caribbean nation.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
FAA bans flights to Haiti after aircraft struck by bullets
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an order on Tuesday prohibiting US flights below 10,000 feet over Haiti for the next 30 days after several planes were struck by gunfire amid gang ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Doctors Without Borders ambulance in Haiti ambushed and two patients killed
Medical charity says its staff members were violently attacked by police and vigilantes 100 meters from hospital. The medical charity Doctors Without Borders ( MSF ) has said that at least two of ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Haiti’s Gang Violence Worsens as FAA Suspends Flights From the U.S.
The country’s security situation has deteriorated even further since Monday when at least three planes were shot at, forcing the closure of its main airport.World - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Masses flee homes in Haiti as gangs make violent push for power
Masses of residents are fleeing a running battle between gang members and police in one of the few neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital that hadn’t already been fully taken over by the gangsWorld - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
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Spirit Airlines extends debt refinancing deadline hours before expiration
Spirit Airlines on Friday again extended a deadline with its credit card processor to renegotiate more than $1 billion in debt.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Airlines bet on food and art to lure flyers back to ageing premium cabins
New perks offered while better planes and seats remain grounded from supply chain disruptionsWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
India’s airline industry in chaos after 90 hoax bomb threats in a week
Authorities yet to uncover source and motive of surge in fake bomb threats, as dozens of planes forced to reroute. A reported 90 hoax bomb threats have been made against Indian airlines in the past ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
The little airline that could — Lebanon's national carrier braves Israeli airstrikes
Since Israel began bombarding Beirut’s southern suburbs in its war against Hezbollah militants, Lebanon’s national air carrier has become a local icon simply by continuing to do its jobWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
American Airlines' message to boarding group cheats: Wait your turn.
American Airlines is testing a new tool to stop passengers from boarding flights ahead of their assigned group.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Frontier reportedly considering renewed merger talks with Spirit Airlines
More than two years after a merger deal fell apart, Frontier Airlines is considering another run at acquiring Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
US airline pilot caught with stun gun at Edinburgh Airport
Ryan Cecil was fined £8,500 after claiming he accidentally left the weapon in his luggage.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
American Airlines to pay $50 million penalty for mistreatment of disabled fliers
American Airlines’ stock falls after $50 million settlement with DOT over mistreatment of disabled passengers.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
American Airlines fined $50M over wheelchair access, damage
The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a $50 million penalty to American Airlines on Wednesday for mistreating passengers with disabilities. The agency alleges the company provided improper ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
American Airlines Fined $50 Million Over Treatment of Passengers With Disabilities
The carrier said its mishandling rate for wheelchairs and scooters has dropped by 20% in recent years as it invests in new equipment and practices.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
American Airlines Cracks Down on ‘Gate Lice’ With New Boarding System
American Airlines is testing a technology platform that will produce a sound when a passenger attempts to board a flight ahead of the assigned group.Business - The New York Times - October 24
