A source disclosed to CBS News Miami that the first flight from Haiti in two weeks arrived at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon.

The charter flight, operated by Global X, departed from Cap-Haïtien and landed in Miami at 2:30 p.m.

The flight attendant revealed that the aircraft carried 47 passengers, all U.S. citizens seeking refuge from the tumultuous situation in Haiti. The passengers reportedly learned about the U.S.-sponsored flight via an email notification and the State Department's website.

The State Department confirmed the flight's arrival and stated that government officials were assisting the passengers with their subsequent plans. "We will continue to assist U.S. citizens as long as commercial options remain unavailable and the security environment permits us to do so," a spokesperson for the State Department informed CBS News.

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The spokesperson further stated that the department was in communication with other U.S. citizens in Haiti who wished to depart. They added that the State Department was exploring options for departures from Port-au-Prince and would inform U.S. citizens as soon as they could safely and securely arrange them.

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Currently, gangs have almost seized control of Port-Au-Prince, the capital city where approximately one million people reside. The incessant gunfire has compelled many residents to remain confined in their homes due to fear of violence, leading to concerns about potential starvation. Almost all relief groups have ceased operations due to the escalating violence.

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Avlot Quesaa, a passenger on the flight, had been in Haiti visiting his mother. He described the conditions as horrific. "The suffering you can only imagine," he shared with Joan Murray of CBS News Miami.

Quesaa registered with the U.S. Embassy to secure a seat on the flight and signed a promissory note to pay for the flight at a later date. A flight attendant expressed her feelings about the situation, telling Murray, "It's an awesome feeling. I feel like a diplomat."

Joan Murray, an award-winning reporter, joined CBS Miami in August 2001. She was among the first to report the South Florida connection to the 9/11 terrorists.

This article was sourced from RVL1-AM