Overview

• A breakdown in Orly's air traffic control systems on Sunday led to the cancellation of 40% of the airport's daily flights.
• Roughly 130 flights, including departures and arrivals, were canceled, affecting routes across France, Europe, and North Africa.
• Thousands of passengers faced significant delays and were left stranded, with many scrambling to find alternative travel options.
• France's DGAC has requested airlines to reduce schedules by 15% as recovery efforts continue without a confirmed timeline for normal operations.
• This disruption highlights vulnerabilities in aviation infrastructure, raising concerns ahead of major events like the Paris Olympic Games.