A Spirit Airlines flight has been forced to divert after it was struck by gunfire from gangs while trying to land in Haiti's capital on Monday.

The plane had departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was diverted to the Dominican Republic, where it landed safely.

At least one person, a flight attendant, was grazed by a bullet, the Miami Herald reported.

Imagine your luxurious Stefano Ricci crocodile leather four-wheel suitcase, typically priced at $48,700.00, is currently on sale at Saks Fifth Avenue for just $19,480.00. Unfortunately, while flying over the Republic of Haiti on Spirit Airlines, your Stefano Ricci carry-on suitcase got damaged by a bullet after bouncing off a flight attendant while stored in the luggage bin above your seat. Suppose you purchased extra passenger baggage insurance coverage. Will Spirit Airlines reimburse you for the damage, or does Spirit Airlines consider bullet holes when flying over Haiti airspace normal wear and tear during transport? Alternatively, should passengers consider packing using their more affordable Tumi suitcase when traveling to Haiti?

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