JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines have paused flights to Haiti after two planes were struck by bullets, amid escalating gang violence in the country.

JetBlue cited the “ongoing civil unrest” in announcing its decision to suspend flights through Dec. 2.

“Our top priority remains the safety and well-being of our customers and crewmembers,” its statement read. “Due to the ongoing civil unrest in Haiti, we have made the decision to suspend all flights to and from the country through December 2. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and update our plans as necessary.”

American Airlines wrote that “our daily........

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