01 Aug 2018 | 02:28 PM UTC
France: Flight disruptions at Paris Orly Airport August 1
Flight disruptions expected at Paris Orly Airport (ORY) amid terminal brawl August 1; no further security threat
Event
The West Hall of Paris Orly Airport (ORY) is temporarily closed as of 16:00 (local time) on Wednesday, August 1 due to a brawl between passengers inside the terminal. Police intervened in the brawl and have closed the wing to secure the scene. The incident does not appear to be terrorist in nature. It is currently unclear when normal operations are expected to resume; flight disruptions are to be expected at ORY in the coming hours.
Advice
Travelers flying via ORY are advised to confirm the status of their flight prior to departure for the airport.
