Hundreds Of Passengers Stuck In France Today as Paris, Nice, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Toulouse Delay 433 And Cancel 33 Flights, Disrupting Air France, Vueling, easyJet, Transavia France, And Other Airlines

Hundreds of travellers grounded in France today as 466 cancellations and delays were recorded, including Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (219 delays, 18 cancellations) and Paris Orly Airport (101 delays, 7 cancellations), followed by Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (42 delays, 4 cancellations), Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (36 delays, 2 cancellations), Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (11 delays, 2 cancellations), and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (24 delays).
Among airlines, Air France (125 delays, 7 cancellations) and easyJet (17 delays, 11 cancellations) recorded the highest combined disruption volumes. Other airlines with notable impacts included SAS (4 delays, 5 cancellations), Transavia France (39 delays), and Vueling Airlines (18 delays). Popular carriers not among the most affected but still experiencing operational delays included British Airways, Lufthansa, Ryanair, and KLM.

• Updated today: France recorded 433 delays and 33 cancellations across six major airports.
• Paris Charles de Gaulle was the single largest disruption point, accounting for nearly half of all delays.
• Paris Orly emerged as the second-most affected airport with over 100 delayed flights.
• Air France and easyJet together accounted for the majority of airline-related disruptions.
• Regional airports such as Nice, Lyon, and Toulouse saw lower volumes but consistent delay patterns.

Most Affected French Airports

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

France’s largest airport recorded 219 delays and 18 cancellations, making it the most disrupted hub today. The majority of issues were linked to network carriers and short-haul European operations.

Paris Orly Airport

Orly reported 101 delays and 7 cancellations, with disruptions spread across low-cost, leisure, and regional airlines, notably affecting short-haul routes.

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport

Nice saw 42 delays and 4 cancellations, largely impacting leisure-focused and international services operating on limited daily frequencies.

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

Lyon experienced 36 delays and 2 cancellations, reflecting moderate regional disruption rather than systemic operational failure.

Toulouse–Blagnac Airport

Toulouse recorded 24 delays with zero cancellations, indicating delay-heavy congestion without service withdrawal.

Airlines Most Affected by France Flight Cancellations and Delays

Air France

Air France led all airlines with 125 delays and 7 cancellations, driven primarily by operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly.

easyJet

easyJet recorded 17 delays and 11 cancellations, with disruptions spread across Paris, Nice, Lyon, and Bordeaux.

SAS

SAS reported 5 cancellations and 4 delays, with a high cancellation ratio relative to its limited operating volume.

Transavia France

Transavia France saw 39 delays, mainly at Paris Orly and Toulouse, without cancellations.

Vueling Airlines

Vueling Airlines logged 18 delays, primarily affecting Paris and Lyon services.

What Can Impacted Passengers Do?

• Monitor airline apps and airport departure boards frequently.
• Confirm flight status directly with the operating airline before traveling to the airport.
• Allow extra time for security and boarding at Paris airports.
• Retain boarding passes and delay notifications for potential compensation claims.
• Rebook early if disruptions escalate during peak travel hours.

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Overview of France Flight Cancellations And Delays

Today’s France-wide disruption pattern was delay-dominant, concentrated heavily at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly, with secondary impacts at Nice, Lyon, and Toulouse. Major airlines affected included Air France, easyJet, Transavia France, Vueling Airlines, British Airways, and Ryanair, reflecting a mix of network, low-cost, and leisure traffic disruption. Paris alone accounted for the majority of operational strain in France, while regional airports experienced lower volumes but persistent delay percentages. The data points to localized congestion and airline-specific operational constraints rather than a nationwide shutdown scenario.

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