Overview

• A control system failure at Paris-Orly Airport on May 18 caused significant disruptions, forcing airlines to cancel 130 flights that day.
• Carriers such as Air France, Transavia, and Vueling were impacted, with routes to destinations like Toulouse, Tunis, and Palma de Mallorca affected.
• Thousands of passengers faced delays and cancellations, with reports of some travelers being seated on planes when flights were abruptly called off.
• The DGAC has instructed airlines to reduce flight schedules by 15% on May 19 as partial system restoration continues.
• This incident highlights vulnerabilities in Europe's aviation infrastructure, echoing similar disruptions at German airports earlier this year.