Paris airports ordered to cut Sunday flights as heavy snow forecast
More than 1,300 flights delayed across Europe; Paris hubs among worst hit
France’s flood-alert network hits record levels, threatening mobility nationwide
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Migration debate dominates Munich Security Conference as Macron defends EU approach
At the Munich Security Conference on 14 February, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised European migration policies, prompting a robust defence from France’s Emmanuel Macron. The clash highlights continuing tension over border management at a time when businesses await EU measures such as the Talent Pool and EES roll-out. Companies should monitor policy signals that could accelerate—or slow—work-visa reforms.
Europe-wide flight disruption hits Paris-CDG and Orly: 158 delays, 15 cancellations
A pan-European operational glitch on 13 February caused 1,362 flight delays and 56 cancellations across major hubs, including 158 delays and 15 cancellations at Paris-CDG and Orly. Air France was one of the worst-hit carriers. Companies should expect further knock-ons as staffing shortages and EES teething problems persist, and build extra contingency into French itineraries.
‘Four-hour queues’ feared as EU biometric border system beds in—Paris named hot-spot
Industry groups warn that biometric EES checks could push border-control waits to four hours this summer, with Paris-CDG already cited for ‘chronic understaffing’. The system also auto-tracks the 90-day rule, increasing overstay penalties. French businesses should add buffer time and educate travellers now.
CDG travellers face RER B shutdown and network-wide works this weekend
No RER B trains will run to Charles-de-Gaulle airport on 14-15 February, forcing air passengers onto slow replacement buses or taxis. The outage, part of extensive weekend engineering works across the Paris network, heightens the risk of missed flights and staff overtime. Companies should alert travellers and arrange alternative transport in advance.
Ryanair restores Brive–London service after eco-tax row, signalling thaw with French regions
Ryanair will restart twice-weekly Brive–London Stansted flights from 30 March, six months after dropping the route over French eco taxes. The restored link boosts corporate access to south-west France but is only confirmed until late October, so firms should review winter alternatives.