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Air traffic breakdown disrupts Paris-Orly airport for second day

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on May 19, 2025

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· Last updated: May 19, 2025

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Paris-Orly Airport Disruptions Continue Due to Air Traffic Issues

PARIS (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.

(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

  • Paris-Orly airport faced flight disruptions for a second day.
  • The air traffic control system breakdown led to cancellations and delays.
  • The DGAC requested a 15% flight reduction on Monday.
  • Improvements were noted compared to a 40% reduction on Sunday.
  • The cause of the breakdown was not disclosed by DGAC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the disruption at Paris-Orly airport due to an air traffic control system breakdown causing flight delays and cancellations.
Why were flights reduced?
Flights were reduced by 15% on Monday following a request from France's civil aviation regulator due to the air traffic control breakdown.
What improvements were noted?
Improvements were noted with a reduction in flight cancellations and delays compared to the previous day.

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