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Severe Snow Forces Flight Cancellations Across Major Airports

1/5/2026

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Heavy snowfall led France's civil aviation authority to request a 15% flight cancellation at Orly and Charles de Gaulle.
Airlines may choose which flights to cancel until 8 PM at Charles de Gaulle and 11:30 PM at Orly.
Travelers are advised to confirm flight statuses and use public transport to reach the airports.
Amsterdam Schiphol airport canceled nearly 500 flights and was closed to incoming traffic until noon GMT.

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Story summary

Heavy snowfall led France's civil aviation authority to request a 15% flight cancellation at Orly and Charles de Gaulle.
Airlines may choose which flights to cancel until 8 PM at Charles de Gaulle and 11:30 PM at Orly.
Travelers are advised to confirm flight statuses and use public transport to reach the airports.
Amsterdam Schiphol airport canceled nearly 500 flights and was closed to incoming traffic until noon GMT.