Paris Orly Airport Cancellations - When Do you Get Compensation?
Hearing about cancellations and delays at Paris Orly Airport doesn't get travel off to a great start — but the good news is that in the EU you're protected by a law called EC 261. This ensures that you can still get to your destination, and also you might be owed up to US$700 (€600) per person in compensation. Our free Compensation Calculator will tell you exactly what you're owed.
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Your Air Passenger Rights at Paris Orly Airport
Most passengers using Paris Orly Airport (ORY) are protected under a law called EU Regulation No. 261/2004. That's because EC 261 covers all departures from EU airports as well as departures from the EU's 'outermost regions' — places like the Canary Islands, the Azores, and Martinique. Flights landing at Paris Orly Airport may also be protected by EC 261 too, depending on where they departed from. Check the table below for all the details. EC 261 doesn't just protect Europeans, it exists to protect anyone flying within its jurisdiction. And it usually gives passengers up to 3 years to make a claim — so you can check whether you're still owed compensation for previous Paris Orly Airport flight cancellations too.
Are you Protected by EC 261?
Route | EU Airline | Non-EU Airline |
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Departures from Paris Orly Airport to anywhere | Yes | Yes |
Arrivals at Paris Orly Airport from inside EU | Yes | N/A |
Arrivals at Paris Orly Airport from outside EU | Yes | No |
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Claim Compensation for Paris Orly Airport Cancellations
When you heard that Paris Orly Airport had canceled flights, your first thought was probably about how you could find another way to reach your destination. Luckily, that's taken care of by Regulation EC 261 — airlines must offer passengers a choice between alternative travel options or a refund. In addition, if your flight was cancelled with less than 2 weeks until you were due to depart you could be entitled to up to €600 per person. We should make you aware of one exception which can affect Paris Orly Airport flight cancellations though: extraordinary circumstances. This clause excuses airlines paying compensation when flights are canceled due to circumstances beyond their control. Things like bad weather, incidents at Paris Orly Airport, and strikes by Orly Airport staff would all be considered extraordinary circumstances and passengers won't receive compensation for the resulting cancellations. The simplest way to find out if you're owed flight compensation is to enter your flight details into our free compensation check tool. You can also read our comprehensive guide to flight cancellation compensation.
Compensation for Paris Orly Airport Delays
EC 261 also protects air travelers when there are delays at Paris Orly Airport. If your flight is delayed by 3 hours (or even longer) then each passenger could be owed up to €600 in compensation. To work out your total delay, you should compare the time you actually landed at your final destination to the time you were scheduled to arrive. This allows airlines to make up for a delayed take off, by making good time on the flight itself. If you're not sure exactly when you landed AirHelp can check it for you — start your claim here, and we'll check your flight details against our comprehensive and accurate flight database, as part of the claim process. Be aware that if the delayed flights from Paris Orly Airport were caused by extraordinary circumstances, then the airline will not have to pay out any compensation. EC 261 is fair to airlines in this regard. As they can't control situations like bad weather or impactful activities by Orly Airport staff, they shouldn't be held liable to pay compensation for them either.
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How Much Compensation?
Distance | Compensation |
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Under 1,500 km | Up to €250 per person |
Over 1,500 km and within EU | Up to €400 per person |
Between 1,500 - 3,500 km | Up to €400 per person |
Over 3,500 km | Up to €600 per person |
This table gives you a good idea of the amount of compensation you might be entitled to, but there are lots of special cases and exceptions that can affect the total amount. To make things simple for passengers, we've built a compensation tool which tells you what you're owed and helps get your claim started with AirHelp.
Paris Orly Airport Cancellations - What to Do
We all want to avoid delays or flight cancellations happening, but here’s what you should do when you are affected by one:
Collect proof of the delay or flight cancellation (e.g. emails from the airline, photos of the departure board).
Keep all your travel documents.
Ask your airline why your flight's been affected.
Ask the airline to pay for your meals and refreshments.
Pay attention to what the airline offers you — don't sign anything that would waive your right to compensation.
Keep all receipts that prove the disruption cost you extra money.
Recent delays and cancellations
Date | Flight number | Airline | Route | Status | ||
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12/12/2024 | 9:10 AM | VY8001 | Vueling Airlines | Paris (ORY) Barcelona (BCN) | Canceled | Check Compensation |
12/12/2024 | 6:40 AM | TO4250 | Transavia France | Paris (ORY) Beirut (BEY) | Canceled | Check Compensation |
12/11/2024 | 7:25 PM | UX1026 | Air Europa | Paris (ORY) Madrid (MAD) | Canceled | Check Compensation |
12/11/2024 | 7:25 PM | UX1026 | Air Europa | Paris (ORY) Madrid (MAD) | Canceled | Check Compensation |
12/11/2024 | 7:25 PM | UX1026 | Air Europa | Paris (ORY) Madrid (MAD) | Canceled | Check Compensation |
12/11/2024 | 7:20 PM | AT667 | Royal Air Maroc | Paris (ORY) Tangier (TNG) | Canceled | Check Compensation |
- Canceled
VY8001
•Vueling Airlines
Paris
••Barcelona
ORY
BCN
Check Compensation12/12/2024
9:10 AM
- Canceled
TO4250
•Transavia France
Paris
••Beirut
ORY
BEY
Check Compensation12/12/2024
6:40 AM
- Canceled
UX1026
•Air Europa
Paris
••Madrid
ORY
MAD
Check Compensation12/11/2024
7:25 PM
- Canceled
UX1026
•Air Europa
Paris
••Madrid
ORY
MAD
Check Compensation12/11/2024
7:25 PM
- Canceled
UX1026
•Air Europa
Paris
••Madrid
ORY
MAD
Check Compensation12/11/2024
7:25 PM
- Canceled
AT667
•Royal Air Maroc
Paris
••Tangier
ORY
TNG
Check Compensation12/11/2024
7:20 PM
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