Toussaint Louverture international airport reopened on Wednesday to commercial flights in Port-au-prince, one month after gangs opened fire on planes.
"This decision is part of a strategic approach aimed at restoring a secure environment and relaunching economic activities," the government said in a statement, hailing the move as a "turning point" for the economy.
However, there were no flights and no passengers Wednesday afternoon, with heavily armed police setting up checkpoints by the airport and stopping public transport.
The Federal Aviation Administration announced also on Wednesday that it was extending flight restrictions for U.S. aircraft operating in Haitian airspace until March 12, 2025.
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