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An airport strike in Paris in the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics?

In the run-up to the Olympic Games, the unions at Aéroports de Paris (ADP) are stepping up the pressure on their management, threatening strike action in early July if their demands are not met.

Paris - Orly airport: how to get there and how much advance notice to allow

Orly Airport is one of the two main airports in Paris. If you've got a flight to catch from here, we've got all the tips you need to prepare for your departure with peace of mind: how to get there, at what price, and how far in advance - here's what you need to know before you fly from Orly.

How do I get to Paris from Orly airport and how much should I pay?

Are you flying into Paris? If you're landing at Orly airport, here's how to prepare for your arrival. We explain how to get to the capital from this terminal by cab and public transport, as well as the cost of the journey.

Line 14: you'll have to pay more to take the metro to Orly airport

If you're planning to take the metro to Orly, you'll have to pay a few extra euros, as you'll need a special ticket! However, this does not apply to holders of a Navigo pass.

A Boeing returns to Orly airport after takeoff: children from CM2 and 6e deprived of their stay

29 pupils from CM2 and 6e were due to fly to Athens this Monday, May 27, 2024! After a first flight that turned back, a second that didn't take off, they were tied up for over an hour in a 3rd aircraft before the trip was cancelled. The flight scheduled for 9am ended up taking off 11 hours late, without them.

Air traffic disrupted this Thursday at Paris airports despite lifting of strike notice

A massive strike at Paris airports was narrowly averted! Air traffic controllers had called a strike for this Thursday, April 25, 2024, as well as for Ascension Day, but at the last minute this was lifted, without avoiding any disruption.

Olympic Games 2024: airspace around Paris closed on opening ceremony night

Gérald Darmanin has announced the closure of airspace, on the evening of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, within a 150-kilometer radius of the capital.

Paris: this airport has the highest number of flight cancellations and delays in France

According to a study by Flightright, four French airports rank among the most backward in Europe. At the top of the league table, one Paris airport is the worst performer. So, which airport is it? We tell you!

DÉPART, the new arts festival at Paris's Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports

A new festival is coming to the Paris region, in a pair of unusual locations where you'd expect to be on a plane rather than admiring artistic performances: Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports. See you from July 14 to August 19, 2023!

Pensions: many flights cancelled at Orly airport during the strike on June 6

A new cross-industry strike is scheduled against pension reform this Tuesday, June 6, 2023, with cancellations of up to 30% of flights at Orly airport.

Discover the backstage of Orly airport during a guided tour

This time, you don't come to Orly airport to fly, but to discover the backstage of the Parisian airport, a real anthill, during an exceptional guided tour.

RATP: extending line 14 is "the absolute priority" for the Paris 2024 Olympics

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games fast approaching, the question of public transport to carry the millions of travelers arises, with the extension of Line 14 in particular becoming the "absolute priority".

Covid: Orly airport to close its Terminal 4

Because of border restrictions, Paris Orly airport closes its terminal 4 until further notice. For the record, the terminal has been shut already back in November and December 2020.

Coronavirus: 81% fewer travelers in French airports since March

The coronavirus crisis deeply impacted the air traffic. Between March and August 2020, a 81% decrease of travelers has been noticed in French airports, that is to say 88 million fewer travelers.

Coronavirus: traffic in Paris airports should return to normal between 2024 and 2027

Deeply impacted by the health crisis, the Paris airport traffic is expected to return to normal “between 2024 and 2027” according to the Aéroports de Paris group.

Coronavirus: saliva tests soon in airports, Olivier Véran says

French health minister said saliva tests will soon be available in airports in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus with the arrival of travelers coming from countries at risk.