France’s aviation network suffered another bruising day on 23 January 2026 as real-time data collected by aviation analytics firm FlightAware showed 307 delayed departures and seven outright cancellations at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, Paris-Orly and Nice-Côte-d’Azur alone. Industry portal Travel and Tour World reports that Charles-de-Gaulle—Europe’s second-busiest long-haul hub—accounted for 194 delays and four cancellations, while Orly logged 59 delays and one cancellation and Nice 54 delays and two cancellations. Airlines affected included Air France, KLM, easyJet and Lufthansa. (travelandtourworld.com)
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The Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) blamed a “perfect storm” of low-visibility procedures, ground-handling labour shortages and knock-on effects from earlier weather disruption across northern Europe. Because CDG operates close to capacity, even minor timetable slippage creates cascading slot restrictions that spill into long-haul banks. Cargo operators reported missed connections for high-value pharmaceuticals and just-in-time aerospace components, forcing expensive road-feeder services from Liège and Luxembourg.
Under EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers delayed more than three hours may be entitled to €250–€600 compensation, yet many travellers voiced frustration at poor communication in terminal buildings. Airport operators ADP and Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur have activated their passenger-care protocols, distributing meal vouchers and hotel rooms where necessary. Business-travel managers are advised to double-check onward rail links and consider rerouting via Lyon Saint-Exupéry or Brussels.
The incident highlights structural strains ahead of the Paris 2026 summer season, when daily movements are forecast to exceed pre-Covid peaks. Terminal 4 at CDG is not due until 2028, making operational resilience a board-level risk for companies flying talent in and out of France. HR teams should brief assignees on compensation rights, build buffer days into itineraries and maintain real-time disruption alerts.
Should your itinerary suddenly change because of these disruptions, VisaHQ can take at least one worry off your plate. The online platform helps travellers and corporate mobility teams secure or amend French Schengen visas quickly, offers real-time status updates, and provides expedited courier options when documents need to be reissued in a hurry. Full details are available at https://www.visahq.com/france/.
The Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) blamed a “perfect storm” of low-visibility procedures, ground-handling labour shortages and knock-on effects from earlier weather disruption across northern Europe. Because CDG operates close to capacity, even minor timetable slippage creates cascading slot restrictions that spill into long-haul banks. Cargo operators reported missed connections for high-value pharmaceuticals and just-in-time aerospace components, forcing expensive road-feeder services from Liège and Luxembourg.
Under EU Regulation 261/2004, passengers delayed more than three hours may be entitled to €250–€600 compensation, yet many travellers voiced frustration at poor communication in terminal buildings. Airport operators ADP and Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur have activated their passenger-care protocols, distributing meal vouchers and hotel rooms where necessary. Business-travel managers are advised to double-check onward rail links and consider rerouting via Lyon Saint-Exupéry or Brussels.
The incident highlights structural strains ahead of the Paris 2026 summer season, when daily movements are forecast to exceed pre-Covid peaks. Terminal 4 at CDG is not due until 2028, making operational resilience a board-level risk for companies flying talent in and out of France. HR teams should brief assignees on compensation rights, build buffer days into itineraries and maintain real-time disruption alerts.
