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European airlines are grappling with declining profits amid rising operational costs and delivery delays from Boeing. Ryanair reported an 18% drop in profits, while Air France-KLM's earnings fell short of expectations due to reduced travel during the Paris Olympics. British Airways' parent company, IAG, posted strong profits, contrasting with its competitors' struggles.
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On November 11, 2024, a Spirit Airlines flight was struck by gunfire while approaching Port-au-Prince, leading to a diversion to the Dominican Republic. The FAA has suspended all flights to Haiti amid escalating gang violence, which has intensified following the appointment of a new interim prime minister.