American Airlines returns to Haiti with all-Haitian crew, marking 100th destination served in the regionAmerican Airlines returns to Haiti with all-Haitian crew, marking 100th destination served in the region | aviationbizz.com
American Airlines celebrated the launch of daily nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Cap-Haitien, Haiti (CAP), restoring the airline’s presence in Haiti and marking a historic milestone in the airline’s centennial year as the 100th destination served in its Caribbean and Latin America network.
The added connection further strengthens the role and connectivity of American’s MIA hub, serving as the global gateway to the region.
The new route operates daily with American’s Boeing 737 aircraft, offering customers convenient access between Miami and Haiti with more than 90 connections across the United States through the airline’s MIA hub.
The historic inaugural flight was operated by an all-Haitian, Creole-speaking flight crew led by Captain Oliver Jean, reflecting American’s long-standing connection to Haiti and its commitment to delivering a welcoming travel experience for customers.
Momentum in Miami
Miami is American’s most internationally connected hub and the world’s leading gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America, operating more than 410 peak daily flights to more than 170 destinations across 46 countries.
The new service to Haiti adds to American’s ongoing momentum at its MIA hub.
- Preparing for growth: Plans are underway for a reimagined Concourse D that will deliver more gates, enhance international operations and elevate the customer experience — building on American’s nearly 40-year of history in Miami.
- Expanding premium offerings: New, improved and expanded premium offerings are coming to MIA with an all-new Flagship® lounge and major expansion of the Admirals Club® lounge at D30.
- Winter is coming: American continues to expand options for Miami travelers with its largest-ever winter schedule with increased service on key routes this winter, including service to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU); St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (STT); Antigua (ANU); Tortola, British Virgin Islands (EIS); Exuma, Bahamas (GGT); St. Kitts (SKB); and Rio de Janeiro (GIG).
- Connection to Venezuela: Earlier this year, American became the first to reconnect Venezuela and the United States in seven years with nonstop service between MIA and Caracas (CCS). Since then, American has launched nonstop flights from MIA to Maracaibo (MAR) and announced the airline’s first-ever service to Barcelona, Venezuela (BLA), starting Jan. 15, 2027.
- Commitment to community: American continues to invest in the South Florida community with its most recently announced partnership with Inter Miami CF, as well as its extended partnership the Miami HEAT — taking customer and fan experiences to new heights.
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200 million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000 aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of caring for people on life’s journey every day.
The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026, reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever Forward℠ spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience today.
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