Passengers Grounded In France Today As Air France, easyJet, Air Algérie, Transavia France, Air Corsica, And Others Delay 314 And Cancel 6 Flights, Impacting Paris, Lyon, Nice and Marseille
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February 18, 2026
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Several passengers were disrupted in France as 314 flight delays and 6 cancellations were recorded across five major French airports: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (169 delays, 6 cancellations), Paris Orly Airport (71 delays), Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (35 delays), Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (20 delays), and Marseille Provence Airport (19 delays).
Air France (6 cancellations, 103 delays) accounted for all recorded cancellations and the highest delay volume, followed by easyJet (27 delays) and Air Algérie (15 delays). Other impacted carriers included Transavia France (19 delays), Air Corsica (11 delays), and Air Nostrum (8 delays).
Popular airlines that also faced delays include Lufthansa, KLM, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ryanair.
Major cities affected include Paris, Lyon, Nice, and Marseille, with operational pressure concentrated primarily in the capital region.
- Update today: France recorded 314 delays and 6 cancellations across five airports.
- Paris Charles de Gaulle experienced the highest disruption with 169 delays and 6 cancellations.
- Air France accounted for all cancellations and over 100 delays.
- Paris Orly recorded 71 delays with no cancellations.
- No U.S.-linked delays were recorded at Orly, Lyon, Nice, or Marseille.
- Regional and leisure carriers saw concentrated percentage-based delays at Lyon and Nice.
Most Affected Airports
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
With 169 delays and 6 cancellations, Charles de Gaulle recorded the highest operational impact. The majority of delays were linked to Air France, alongside disruption affecting easyJet, Air Algérie, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines.
Paris Orly Airport
Orly reported 71 delays and zero cancellations. Transavia France and easyJet accounted for a significant portion of delay activity, while Air France and Royal Air Maroc also experienced schedule shifts.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
Lyon recorded 35 delays with no cancellations, primarily affecting easyJet, Air Algérie, and Air France. Several regional carriers reported high delay percentages relative to their limited flight volumes.
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Nice Côte d’Azur Airport
Nice experienced 20 delays without cancellations, with easyJet and Air France contributing the highest absolute numbers. Lufthansa and other European carriers were also impacted.
Marseille Provence Airport
Marseille saw 19 delays and no cancellations, with Air Corsica and Air Algérie reporting the highest delay counts, followed by Air France and Air Nostrum.
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Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays
Air France
Recorded 6 cancellations and 103 delays, representing the largest operational disruption among all carriers.
easyJet
Logged 27 total delays across Paris, Lyon, and Nice.
Air Algérie
Registered 15 delays across multiple French airports.
Transavia France
Reported 19 delays, primarily concentrated at Paris Orly and Lyon.
Air Corsica
Recorded 11 delays across Nice and Marseille.
Air Nostrum
Logged 8 delays at Lyon, Nice, and Marseille.
Tunisair
Reported multiple delays across Orly and Marseille.
Lufthansa
Experienced delays at Nice.
KLM
Registered delays at Nice.
What Can Affected Passengers Do?
- Check flight status directly with the airline before arriving at airports such as Charles de Gaulle or Orly.
- Monitor real-time departure boards at Lyon, Nice, and Marseille.
- Contact airline customer service regarding rebooking options.
- Review compensation policies applicable under EU air passenger regulations.
- Allow additional buffer time for connections in Paris and other major hubs.
Overview of Flight Cancellations And Delays
The disruption pattern shows that Paris remained the central pressure point, particularly at Charles de Gaulle, while Lyon, Nice, and Marseille experienced moderate but contained delays. Air France carried the bulk of cancellation impact, while easyJet, Air Algérie, Transavia France, and Air Corsica accounted for substantial delay volumes.
Cities including Paris, Lyon, Nice, and Marseille saw operational adjustments across both legacy and low-cost carriers. Popular European airlines such as Lufthansa, KLM, and Qatar Airways also faced delay exposure, though without cancellations outside Air France’s activity at Charles de Gaulle.
Overall, 314 delays and 6 cancellations were recorded nationwide across the five monitored airports, with Paris accounting for the majority of operational strain.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
