Closure of Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports 17-19 Apr
Saturday 17, April 2010
Due to the cloud of volcanic ash from Mount Eyjafjallajokull (Iceland), the French Civil Aviation Authorities (DGAC) has ordered the closure of Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports.
Flights departing from and arriving to Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly airports are cancelled at least until Monday April 19th at 6:00 AM UTC (08:00 AM Paris local time).
Appropriate measures are being taken as the situation evolves and updated information are being made available on this web site.
Air France requests its passengers not to go to the airports.
Customers whose flight has been cancelled will be able to rebook their flight (subject to availability) or obtain a refund:
- preferably at the ticket office where the ticket was purchased
- in the assistance and contact section of our site
- by calling your country´s call center or 36 54 (be advised, the lines might be occupied)
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