Snowstorm forces 30 % flight cuts at Paris-CDG and 20 % at Orly
China extends visa-free entry for French citizens until 31 December 2026
Europe-wide snow chaos: 196 French flights scrapped, 371 delayed
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French air-traffic controllers call four-day strike for 7–10 October 2026
The SNCTA union formally announced a four-day nationwide ATC strike for 7–10 October 2026, citing pay and staffing grievances. Airlines are forecasting thousands of cancellations, and companies are advised to build contingency plans well in advance.
French government publishes 2026 airport equalisation-tax redistribution list
An arrêté published on 15 February sets the 2026 breakdown of France’s airport equalisation tax, funnelling revenue to 120 regional and overseas airports. Operators in Tahiti, Nouméa and Avignon are among the biggest winners, information that can influence airline route economics and service providers’ tenders.
Paris airports ordered to cut Sunday flights as heavy snow forecast
The DGAC has told airlines to cancel up to a third of flights at CDG and a fifth at Orly on Sunday, 15 February, as a snowstorm approaches Paris. The cuts aim to keep remaining services punctual, but travellers should brace for wider European knock-on delays and longer immigration lines. Corporate mobility teams should communicate waiver options and build extra time into itineraries.
More than 1,300 flights delayed across Europe; Paris hubs among worst hit
Live data show 1,308 delays and over 50 cancellations at European airports on 14 February, with Paris-CDG and Orly among the worst affected. Weather and crew-rostering gaps are to blame, and analysts warn the upcoming EES biometric checks could magnify such disruption. Businesses should activate contingency travel plans and brief staff on EU 261 rights.
France’s flood-alert network hits record levels, threatening mobility nationwide
Vigicrues warns that 81 French departments are on orange or red flood alert after weeks of rain, forcing motorway closures, rail slow-orders and accommodation shortages. Employers should review duty-of-care and travel plans as authorities consider declaring a natural disaster that could further restrict movement.
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.