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Chaos at Paris Orly: 130 Flights Canceled Amid Control Tower Failure

5/19/2025

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Paris Orly Airport plunged into chaos as a control tower failure triggered the cancellation of 130 flights, stranding thousands of travelers. In response, France's civil aviation authority, DGAC, called for a staggering 40% reduction in flights, disrupting journeys across Europe and North Africa. The ripple effects of this breakdown left many passengers in distress.

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Paris Orly Airport plunged into chaos as a control tower failure triggered the cancellation of 130 flights, stranding thousands of travelers. In response, France's civil aviation authority, DGAC, called for a staggering 40% reduction in flights, disrupting journeys across Europe and North Africa. The ripple effects of this breakdown left many passengers in distress.