Updated at 10.15pm
The breakdown affecting air traffic control equipment in the tower at Paris Orly airport since the early afternoon of Sunday 18 May has led the French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) to ask airlines to reduce their flight schedules, " 40% for the end of the day" . More than 100 flights cancelled for this reason.
The situation is improving, but while the technical teams have been "fully mobilised to restore normality as quickly as possible" Traffic will continue to be affected by this incident tomorrow. In view of the need to maintain air traffic regulation, the DGAC has invited airlines to reduce their flight schedules. of 15% "for the day of Monday 19 May 2025.
Despite these preventive measures, "delays are to be expected", the DGAC also explains. All passengers with flights departing from Orly are therefore invited to contact their airlines to find out the status of their flights.
