Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport

Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport is France's largest international airport. Recent news highlights activity at both Charles-de-Gaulle and Orly airports. Singer Gims was recently detained at Charles-de-Gaulle as part of a money laundering investigation. Meanwhile, Air France is ceasing most operations at Orly Airport, a location it has served since 1946 (though one article states 1952). This shift, effective late March 2026, means Air France will primarily operate from Charles-de-Gaulle, except for flights to Corsica, which will continue from Orly. Air France's slots for routes to Marseille, Toulouse, and Nice from Orly are being taken over by its low-cost subsidiary, Transavia. This change marks a significant shift in air travel dynamics in the Paris region.