France rewrites public service rules for Pau–Paris Orly flights, effective July 2027
France's transport ministry has rewritten the public service obligations that apply to scheduled flights between Pau and Paris Orly. The order, dated 16 October 2026, replaces the Pau–Orly rules set in a September 2025 order, and it takes effect on 24 July 2027. Public service obligations are conditions the state attaches to air routes that serve regions, and the change followed a proposal from the operator of Pau-Pyrénées airport.
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What does it mean?
The government is changing the rules that airlines must follow on flights between Pau and Orly airport near Paris. The new rules start on 24 July 2027, so nothing changes for travelers before then.
Who is affected?
Airlines operating scheduled flights between Pau and Paris Orly, and passengers who use that route.
What changes?
Before, the Pau–Orly obligations were set by annex 2 of the 12 September 2025 order; from 24 July 2027, they will be the new obligations annexed to this order.