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Safety · Friday, 17 July 2026

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

By AvTLDR Editorial Desk

France's DGAC civil aviation authority has ordered a 20% reduction in flight schedules at Paris-Orly for Thursday evening due to storm risks.

TL;DR

Following a recent heatwave, weather services warned of incoming storms, prompting the DGAC to limit traffic at Orly and anticipate delays at Charles de Gaulle. The move highlights the operational impact of extreme weather events on European hub capacity during the peak summer travel season.

Reuters16 Jul, 16:58 BST
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