Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port-Au-Prince (May 01, 2020) 

Location:  Haiti

Event: 

JetBlue Airways has been authorized to operate a flight from Port-au-Prince to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Monday, May 4. Complete information on schedules, pricing and how to book are available at https://www.jetblue.com/.

JetBlue has stated that, starting May 4, “all customers must wear a face covering while traveling, including in flight, as well as during check-in, boarding, and deplaning.”  For more information on this policy, please visit https://www.jetblue.com/travel-alerts.  For more information on face coverings, please visit the CDC website.

American citizens who wish to return to the United States should plan to do so immediately.  The U.S. Embassy is not aware of any flights from Haiti to the United States after May 4 or if any flights will be authorized in the future. U.S. citizens who do not return to the United States while commercial or commercially available charter flights are available may be forced to remain outside of the United States for an indefinite period. 

For U.S. citizens who wish to travel to Port-au-Prince from Cap Haitien: Sunrise Airways is currently operating flights between Cap Haitien and Port-au-Prince. Complete information on schedules, pricing and how to book are available at https://sunriseairways.net. They can also be contacted by phone at +509 2811 2222

The U.S. Embassy in Haiti reminds all potential travelers that commercial airlines are privately-owned, and that the costs of flights may be higher than standard commercial fares during this time.  All passengers are responsible for paying the cost of their flights, as well as any other costs incurred upon their arrival in the United States (transportation, lodging, etc.)

As always, the U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to enroll at STEP.state.gov to receive emergency updates from the Embassy and should monitor the Embassy website and Twitter feed for up-to-date information.

Actions to Take:

• Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information. 
• For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations. 
• Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information. 
• Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
• Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Haiti.
• Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States 

 

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti Tabarre 41, Boulevard du 15 Octobre
  • Emergencies: +509-2229-8000
  • Non-emergency inquiries: Email: acspap@state.gov.Website: https://ht.usembassy.gov/​

• Contact the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs 
  • 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada
  • 1-202-501-4444 from other countries

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