Mass Flight Cancellations Hit France: Winair, Air France, and easyJet Ground 17 Flights Across Major Cities

Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt・October 13, 2025

Travelers across France are facing significant disruptions as Winair, Air France, and easyJet have canceled 17 flights impacting major airports in Paris, Toulouse, and Nice. The widespread cancellations have left many passengers to rearrange their travel plans, emphasizing the need for timely updates and assistance from the affected airlines. Authorities are working to manage the ongoing disruption and communicate with affected travelers.

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A significant wave of flight cancellations has disrupted travel across France, as Winair, Air France, and easyJet have grounded 17 scheduled flights. The disruption has primarily impacted flights operating through the key cities of Paris, Toulouse, and Nice. Passengers traveling with these airlines are now facing delays and rearrangements as they seek alternative flights or compensation.

Airline representatives are currently working to provide support for those left stranded. The affected airports serve as major travel hubs, and the sudden cancellation of multiple flights in one day has affected many passengers. While the total number of travelers involved has not been specified, the disruption has created widespread inconvenience.

Authorities and airlines are urging travelers to monitor communications for real-time updates and to check with their respective carriers for accommodation, rebooking, and passenger care options. Although the specific cause behind the cancellations has not been detailed, the incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by airlines and airports in managing large-scale disruptions.

Travelers are reminded to remain in contact with their airlines for further instructions and to ensure that up-to-date travel advisories are followed as the situation develops.

Know your rights

These are your air passenger rights:
When your flight is delayed over 3 hours or canceled without proper notice, you may be entitled to care, assistance, and up to €600 per person in compensation, depending on the laws that apply to your flight route.

Compensation for delay or cancellation
Under EU Regulation 261/2004 and UK 261, passengers are entitled to €250 – €600 for delays of 3+ hours, last-minute cancellations, or denied boarding, if the airline is responsible (for example, technical issues or crew shortage).

Under the Montreal Convention, passengers on international routes outside the EU can claim financial damages for proven losses caused by delay or cancellation.

In Brazil, ANAC 400 ensures compensation and reimbursement for delays over 4 hours or cancellations caused by the airline.

In Turkey, SHY-PASSENGER gives rights similar to EU rules, including care and financial redress.

In Saudi Arabia, GACA protects travelers with compensation for long delays and cancellations.

In the United States, passengers are entitled to refunds and rebooking in case of cancellation or significant schedule change.

Always check which regulation applies based on your flight’s origin, destination, and operating airline.

Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, the airline must offer an alternative flight or a full refund if you choose not to travel.

Care and assistance
If you’re waiting at the airport due to a long delay, your airline must provide meals and refreshments.

Accommodation
If the disruption causes an overnight delay, you are entitled to free hotel accommodation and transport to it.

Communication
You have the right to two free phone calls or emails if your delay exceeds one hour.

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