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The Independent
19-05-2025
- The Independent
Paris airport ordered to reduce flights due to air traffic control issues
France 's civil aviation authority (DGAC) has asked airlines to cut flights by 40 per cent at Paris-Orly airport due to a breakdown in air traffic control systems. The DGAC stated that the significant reduction in flights was a necessary "regulation" but did not specify the cause of the breakdown. Teams from DGAC are working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible. Flights to various destinations including Spain, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Ireland, and several French cities were cancelled or delayed on Sunday. Paris-Orly airport served over 33 million passengers last year, which is about half the number served by Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle.
Reuters
19-05-2025
- Reuters
Air traffic breakdown disrupts Paris-Orly airport for second day
PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - Flights were disrupted on Monday at Paris-Orly airport although the situation was improving one day after an air traffic control system breakdown caused the cancellation and delays of hundreds of flights. On Sunday afternoon, France's civil aviation regulator (DGAC) had asked airlines to reduce flights by 15% on Monday — compared to demands for a 40% reduction on Sunday. "The situation is improving," the DGAC statement said, adding that "despite these preventive measures, delays are expected." The DGAC did not provide details on the cause of the breakdown.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- The Independent
Flight numbers slashed at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down
France 's civil aviation authority asked airlines to reduce flights by 40 per cent at Paris -Orly airport on Sunday evening after air traffic control systems suffered a breakdown. The authority, known as DGAC, said in a statement that some 'regulation' was needed involving a significant reduction in the number of flights. The statement didn't provide details on the cause of the breakdown. DGAC said its teams 'are fully mobilised to restore normal operations as soon as possible'. Paris -Orly airport serves domestic and international flights, including to most European countries and the US. Flights to Spain, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Ireland and several French cities were cancelled on Sunday, while many others were delayed. More than 33 million passengers travelled through Paris-Orly airport last year, about half the number at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, according to figures released by the operator Aeroport de Paris.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down
PARIS (AP) — France's civil aviation authority said some flights were still being cancelled and others delayed on Monday at Paris-Orly airport, one day after air traffic control systems suffered a breakdown that caused substantial disruption. 'The situation is improving,' the authority, known as DGAC said, in a statement. Airlines have been asked to reduce flights by 15% on Monday — down from a 40% reduction on Sunday. 'Despite these preventive measures, delays are expected,' the statement said. The DGAC didn't provide details on the cause of the breakdown. Paris-Orly airport serves domestic and international flights, including to most European countries and the United States. Flights to Italy, Spain, Portugal and southern France have notably been cancelled on Monday. More than 33 million passengers traveled through Paris-Orly airport last year, about half the number at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, according to figures released by the operator Aeroport de Paris.
The Independent
19-05-2025
- The Independent
Flights cancelled and delayed at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down
France's civil aviation authority said some flights were still being cancelled and others delayed on Monday at Paris-Orly airport, one day after air traffic control systems suffered a breakdown that caused substantial disruption. 'The situation is improving,' the authority, known as DGAC said, in a statement. Airlines have been asked to reduce flights by 15% on Monday — down from a 40% reduction on Sunday. 'Despite these preventive measures, delays are expected,' the statement said. The DGAC didn't provide details on the cause of the breakdown. Paris-Orly airport serves domestic and international flights, including to most European countries and the United States. Flights to Italy, Spain, Portugal and southern France have notably been cancelled on Monday. More than 33 million passengers traveled through Paris-Orly airport last year, about half the number at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, according to figures released by the operator Aeroport de Paris.
