Control tower breakdown forces flight cancellations as Paris Orly airport

On May 18, 2025, Paris-Orly airport experienced a significant breakdown in its air traffic control systems, resulting in approximately 130 flight cancellations—40 percent of that day's scheduled services. The French civil aviation authority, DGAC, attributed the chaos to a radar failure and advised airlines to cut 15 percent of flights on the following day. Passengers faced considerable disruption, exemplified by individuals like Agnes Zilouri, who had to find alternatives for urgent travel due to canceled flights. The situation highlights the airport's crucial role, handling millions of passengers annually.

A control tower breakdown at Paris-Orly airport on May 18, 2025, led to about 130 flight cancellations, significantly impacting travel across France and Europe.

Aeroports de Paris reported that around 40 percent of the day’s flights were canceled due to a failure of the air traffic control systems early in the afternoon.

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