France's civil aviation authority asked airlines to reduce flights by 40% at Paris-Orly airport due to a breakdown in air traffic control systems. Flights to several European countries and the U.S. were affected, with cancellations and delays reported.
Key Points
France's civil aviation authority asked for a 40% reduction in flights at Paris-Orly airport.
Flights to Spain, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Ireland, and several French cities were canceled.
More than 33 million passengers traveled through Paris-Orly airport last year.
Pros
Efforts are being made to restore normal operations as soon as possible.
Cons
Cancellations and delays of flights to various European countries and the U.S.