Winter weather linked to Storm Goretti forced the cancellation of at least 100 flights at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle and 40 at Orly on 8 January 2026, with dozens more delayed as de-icing queues lengthened. AirHelp, which tracks live disruptions, confirmed the numbers and reminded passengers that weather-related cancellations do not give rise to EC 261 compensation but do entitle them to care, meals and accommodation when necessary.([airhelp.com](https://www.airhelp.com/en/flight-disruptions/snowfall-paris-flight-cancellations-07012026/?utm_source=openai))
The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) deployed additional snow-clearance crews but told airlines to expect rolling slot reductions through Friday morning. Long-haul carriers, including Air France and Delta, rerouted or retimed services to avoid peak snowfall, while short-haul operators easyJet and Transavia cut frequencies outright. Connecting passengers missed onward flights as minimum connection times ballooned.
![Paris airports cancel 140 flights amid heavy snow; travellers urged to check rights under EC 261]()
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Business travellers should monitor airline apps and consider rail alternatives such as TGV Air or Paris–Lyon shuttles, which continued operating albeit at reduced speed. Employers relocating staff this week should revalidate temporary-housing bookings, as late-night arrivals face scarce ground transport; the RER B train to central Paris was running every 15 minutes instead of the usual 6.
Under EC 261, airlines must offer re-routing or refunds when cancellations occur and provide meals after a two-hour wait. Accommodation is mandatory if an overnight stay is required, even when weather is deemed an ‘extraordinary circumstance’. Travellers should keep receipts for taxis and meals not supplied by the carrier, as these can be reclaimed later.
The French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) deployed additional snow-clearance crews but told airlines to expect rolling slot reductions through Friday morning. Long-haul carriers, including Air France and Delta, rerouted or retimed services to avoid peak snowfall, while short-haul operators easyJet and Transavia cut frequencies outright. Connecting passengers missed onward flights as minimum connection times ballooned.
For travellers whose itineraries have slipped by days, arranging updated travel documents can be as urgent as rebooking flights. VisaHQ’s online platform lets you confirm that your visa or ETIAS waiver is still valid for the new dates, or secure fresh documentation for France and hundreds of other destinations quickly and entirely online—check the options at https://www.visahq.com/france/.
Business travellers should monitor airline apps and consider rail alternatives such as TGV Air or Paris–Lyon shuttles, which continued operating albeit at reduced speed. Employers relocating staff this week should revalidate temporary-housing bookings, as late-night arrivals face scarce ground transport; the RER B train to central Paris was running every 15 minutes instead of the usual 6.
Under EC 261, airlines must offer re-routing or refunds when cancellations occur and provide meals after a two-hour wait. Accommodation is mandatory if an overnight stay is required, even when weather is deemed an ‘extraordinary circumstance’. Travellers should keep receipts for taxis and meals not supplied by the carrier, as these can be reclaimed later.
