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Airlines asked to reduce flights at Paris-Orly due to risk of storms

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Posted on July 16, 2026

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· Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Paris-Orly Flights Reduced by 20% Due to Storm Risks, DGAC Confirms

Flight Reductions and Weather Impact at Paris Airports

DGAC Requests Flight Reductions at Paris-Orly

PARIS, July 16 (Reuters) - Airlines have been asked to reduce their flights at Paris-Orly airport later on Thursday evening due to the risk of storms, said France's DGAC civil aviation authority.

Details of the 20% Reduction

• The civil aviation authority said it was asking airlines to reduce their flight schedule at Orly by 20% for later on Thursday evening, and added that delays were also expected at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.

Weather Forecast and Recent Conditions

• Storms could occur on Thursday, says the Meteo France service, in the wake of the country's recent heatwave.

(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

Key Takeaways

  • The 20% reduction at Orly is a preventive measure to minimise disruption during severe weather, similar to previous operations under storm or snow alerts (ledauphine.com).
  • Delays are also anticipated at Paris‑Charles de Gaulle, reflecting cascading impacts across the Paris air traffic network (air-journal.fr).
  • Météo‑France forecasts storms in the wake of France’s recent heatwave, consistent with patterns where convective weather follows heat events (lemonde.fr).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are airlines being asked to reduce flights at Paris-Orly?
Airlines are asked to reduce flights by 20% at Paris-Orly due to the risk of storms, as directed by France's DGAC civil aviation authority.
Will there be delays at other Paris airports?
Delays are also expected at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport due to the storm risk.
When are the flight reductions at Paris-Orly taking place?
The flight reductions are scheduled for later on Thursday evening.
What is causing the potential disruption at Paris airports?
Potential storms, following a recent heatwave, are causing the disruptions according to Meteo France.

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