Paris Orly Airport
Flight Compensation
France's Domestic Hub
Paris Orly Airport serves 33+ million passengers annually as France's second-largest airport after CDG. It operates as a domestic and short-haul European hub with significant traffic from Air France, Transavia, and Vueling, providing extensive connections within Europe.
33M+
Annual passengers
140+
Destinations
88%
Punctuality rate
Max Compensation
€600
per passenger · departing ORY
Average processing: 60–90 days days
Free check · 5 years limit · No fee unless we win
01We Know ORY
Paris Orly handles 33+ million passengers with strong domestic and short-haul European traffic. Operating at 75–85% capacity during peak hours, the airport experiences frequent hub cascades from Air France's morning (07:00–10:00) and evening (17:00–20:00) connection banks, ground congestion, and baggage bottlenecks.
Our Success Rate
70% of well-documented claims succeed
on ORY-origin claims
Average Payout
€475
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June–August
Summer leisure traffic peaks
Air France hub banks (07:00–10:00, 17:00–20:00)
Hub connection cascades
Key Legal Nuance at ORY
What Makes ORY Claims Different
Air France uses Orly as a secondary hub after CDG. Hub cascades from Paris CDG arrivals affect Orly departures. Ground handling and baggage systems are occasionally strained during peak windows.
02Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays at Paris Orly Airport — and whether each cause is extraordinary under EC261.
Air France Hub Cascades (CDG Delays)
Not extraordinaryMany Orly flights connect through Paris CDG. Delays on CDG arrivals feed cascading delays to Orly connections.
Hub cascades are foreseeable. Air France must manage connections.
Ground Handling Bottlenecks
Not extraordinaryPeak hub windows strain ground crew and baggage systems, delaying turnarounds.
Hub ground operations constraints are foreseeable and Air France's responsibility.
Domestic and Short-Haul Traffic Concentration
Not extraordinaryOrly's focus on domestic/short-haul creates higher density operations with smaller aircraft, increasing ground handling and taxiing complexity.
Operational constraint known in advance.
03Highest-Disruption Routes
Routes departing ORY with the highest documented delay rates. Based on Eurocontrol CODA data and FlightStats.
| Route | Airline(s) | Delay Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| ORY → NCE | Air France / Transavia | 12% delay rate; hub cascades and leisure traffic |
| ORY → LYS | Air France | 10% delay rate; afternoon peaks |
| ORY → BCN | Vueling / Air France | 9% delay rate; short-haul efficiency |
04How We Handle ORY Claims
You submit your flight details
Takes 2 minutes. We need your flight number, travel date, and what happened. No paperwork required upfront.
We verify the ORY-specific cause
For Orly departures, we verify booking and boarding pass, then request DGAC logs. We challenge cascade claims by checking CDG incoming flight arrival times.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Confirmed compensation must be paid within 30 days. Non-payment escalates to French courts, typically resolving within 6–10 months.
05EC261 at Paris Orly Airport
Regulation covering departures from ORY
Paris Orly is in France, an EU member. EC261/2004 applies (€250–€600). DGAC enforces compliance.
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew from ORY.
Why do Air France flights from Orly delay so often?
Many Orly flights connect through Paris CDG. CDG delays cascade to Orly. You still have a claim if your flight was 3+ hours late.
What is the time limit for Orly claims?
5 years under French law. However, submit within 2 years to avoid airline resistance.
How does DGAC assess cascade claims at Orly?
DGAC requires Air France to document CDG incoming flight times and connection buffers. If the incoming delay was 30+ minutes and Air France had inadequate buffer, the cascade claim may be accepted.
Can I claim if my Orly flight was rebooked on CDG?
Yes. Rebooking location doesn't affect compensation. If your original flight was 3+ hours delayed, you qualify for €250–€600.