Spirit Airlines plane struck by gunfire

A spray of bullets diverted a Spirit Airlines flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as it was attempting to land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, according to the Haitian National Office of Civil Aviation. 

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[elijahyoung]

A Spirit Airlines flight to Haiti sounds like something that should only exist in the most hardcore GTA server.

[vegandolls]

taking a spirit flight to Haiti has to be the worst idea anyone ever had

[karimamin]

These people really into taking risks. 1) Traveling to Haiti. 2) Flying on Spirit

[jasondorris]

Shot at a Spirit flight from Florida? And no one on the plane returned fire?

[MNpale]

It wasn’t too long ago someone said that Haiti was generally safe and the bad parts are only in specific areas.
Ok, but I’m still not going to Haiti 😂

[charlie-jou]

At first I was shocked but then I realised it was Spirit

[AutisticHappy]

Hope the passengers are okay, sorry for this tragic event

[Travelwithchris]

That is unfortunate, new fear unlocked!

[eddieg]

Why on EARTH would anyone choose to go to Haiti?!? 🤷🏼‍♂️🤔👎🏻

[Tap]

Ladies and gentlemen, we are experiencing a few gunshots, nothing to worry about, you are free to walk around the cabin 😅

[DamienKarras]

Person A: I hate myself. I think I'll take my next flight on Spirit Airlines.

Person B: I hate myself. I think I'll take my next trip to Haiti.

Person C: Hold my beer...

[garmtpug]

Why are airlines even going to Haiti? The country is in turmoil and has been for months!

[Greyteam]

Those peaceful Haitians just expressing themselves

[Crystal_shrly]

What does the airline type have anything to do with gun fires being targeted toward them from Haiti? It could’ve been any other airlines. The fact that they targeted a major airlines like this is very telling about the condition of that place.

[markminter]

Surprised there's still airports in Haiti

[JimYeats]

I assumed that’s just how you claimed your seat on Spirit. First gunned, first served.

[donaldmarusak]

Went HAITI in 1970 when my U.S. Navy ship stopped there for a liberty visit.
Nobody got hurt. It was a little scary...

[TheShowblox]

People on the flight almost became Spirits themselves💀

[TheTedTurnerDiaries]

Buddy, you took a Spirit Airlines flight to Haiti in 2024, you get what you get

[paulcooper]

An independent nation being formed as the result of a slave revolt is a unique and significant event in the history of The Americas. That being said, Haiti is a failed state. "Spirit Aircraft, you have permission to land. Be advised regarding incoming gunfire from Haitian gangs upon approach. Have a nice Monday."