Storm Threat Grounds Flights at Paris-Orly Airport

The French civil aviation authority has instructed airlines to cut 20% of their flights at Paris-Orly airport due to an impending storm threat. Meteo France forecasts storms following a recent heatwave, and delays are anticipated at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport as well.

France's civil aviation authority, DGAC, has issued a directive for airlines to reduce their flights by 20% at Paris-Orly airport later on Thursday evening.

This precautionary measure is due to forecasts of potential storms, as noted by Meteo France. These weather conditions come after a recent heatwave across the nation.

Delays are also anticipated at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, affecting numerous flights and disrupting travel plans for thousands.