Published on
January 5, 2026
Thousands of travelers grounded around France today as Paris Charles de Gaulle (629 delays, 50 cancellations) emerged as the most affected hub, while Paris Orly (281 delays, 24 cancellations) also experienced sustained operational pressure. Among airlines, Air France (37 cancellations, 279 delays at CDG; 2 cancellations, 25 delays at ORY) was the single most impacted carrier overall, followed by easyJet (8 cancellations, 57 delays at CDG; 10 cancellations, 34 delays at ORY) and Transavia France (4 cancellations, 109 delays at ORY). Other major airlines facing delays included British Airways, KLM, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines. Beyond Paris, notable knock-on effects were recorded at Amsterdam Schiphol, Barcelona, Nice, Rome Fiumicino, London Heathrow, and Frankfurt, reflecting widespread European network congestion.
Update today: Paris airports recorded 984 total flight disruptions, including 910 delays and 74 cancellations.Charles de Gaulle Airport accounted for the majority of disruption with 679 affected flights.Paris Orly Airport reported 305 affected flights, driven mainly by short-haul delays.Air France and easyJet were the most disrupted airlines by volume.European hub connectivity was significantly affected, with repeated delays across Spain, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands.Most Affected AirportsParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
Charles de Gaulle recorded 629 delays and 50 cancellations, making it the most disrupted airport in France today. Long-haul and hub-and-spoke operations amplified the scale of knock-on delays.
Paris Orly Airport
Paris Orly saw 281 delays and 24 cancellations, with disruption concentrated among low-cost and leisure-focused airlines operating dense short-haul schedules.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam experienced a high cancellation ratio on limited flights, highlighting connectivity strain between Paris and Northern Europe.
Barcelona–El Prat Airport
Barcelona was repeatedly affected by Paris-origin delays, reflecting pressure on Spain–France air corridors.
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Rome Fiumicino appeared multiple times in delay and cancellation data, indicating sustained disruption on Italy–France routes.
Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and DelaysAir France
Air France recorded the highest overall disruption, with 39 cancellations and 304 delays across both Paris airports.
easyJet
easyJet faced 18 cancellations and 91 delays, with particularly high impact at Paris Orly.
Transavia France
Transavia France saw heavy delay volume, logging 109 delays and 4 cancellations, driven by dense short-haul rotations.
Vueling Airlines
Vueling recorded 6 cancellations and 30 delays, reflecting strain on Southern European connections.
British Airways
British Airways experienced 2 cancellations and 10 delays, primarily tied to Paris–London operations.
How Travellers Were Impacted at Major AirportsLonger-than-usual waiting times at departure gates and immigration areas as flight schedules were repeatedly adjusted.Increased likelihood of missed onward connections on European routes, especially for travelers with short layovers.Last-minute schedule changes impacting short-haul and leisure-focused departures throughout the day.Higher rebooking demand on later flights and alternative carriers, limiting seat availability on busy routes.Added pressure on airline customer service desks, leading to longer queues for assistance and rebooking.Overview of Flight Cancellations
Flight cancellations today were concentrated primarily at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris Orly Airport, with Air France, easyJet, Vueling Airlines, Transavia France, British Airways, and KLM accounting for the majority of affected services. Paris Charles de Gaulle alone recorded 50 cancellations, while Paris Orly added 24 cancellations, underscoring city-wide disruption. Recurrent cancellation links appeared on routes involving Amsterdam Schiphol, Barcelona, Rome Fiumicino, and Nice Côte d’Azur, highlighting sustained stress across major European aviation corridors.
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Source: Different airports and FlightAware
