Paris Airports Face November 5 Strike Disruptions and Rail Delays

On November 5, 2026, a general strike involving unions representing the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) and airport staff is taking place across France. While the DGAC has confirmed that it has not requested airlines to reduce flight schedules at Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Paris-Orly (ORY), the industrial action is causing significant secondary disruptions. The primary concern for travellers is the impact on ground transportation, specifically the RER B rail line, which serves as a critical link to CDG. The rail service is operating at a reduced capacity of one train in two north of Gare du Nord, creating a high risk of missed flights for those relying on public transit.

Travellers with flights departing from or arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle or Paris-Orly on November 5, 2026, are directly affected. Passengers relying on the RER B train line or other public transport to reach the airports are at the highest risk of significant delays.

Makutet observes that while the aviation sector has avoided direct flight cancellations, the reliance on fragile ground infrastructure remains a major vulnerability for Paris airports. We anticipate that future industrial actions will continue to leverage this dependency, and travellers should increasingly prioritize private or pre-booked transport options during periods of known French labor unrest.