Saturday, August 10, 2024 Air France teams are fully mobilized as the Paris 2024 Olympic Games approach their closing ceremony, preparing to manage the critical weekend of the world’s biggest sporting event, where the airline proudly serves as an official partner. Throughout the competition, Air France has transported over 10,000 accredited guests, including athletes, delegations, and media, representing more than 150 nationalities. With more than one in three accredited guests arriving in Paris by air choosing Air France, the airline has solidified its position as the leading carrier for Olympic participants.
Miniature Airport Opens in Olympic Village to Facilitate Athlete Departures As the Paris 2024 Olympic Games draw to a close, the gradual arrival of Olympic athletes and delegations, which peaked on July 25th, the eve of the Opening Ceremony, is giving way to a wave of departures. Some medalists, including Sweden’s Armand “Mondo” Duplantis, who won gold and set a new world record in pole vault, have already begun their journeys home. However, the majority of departures are expected to occur in a concentrated 48-hour window surrounding the Closing Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday evening, August 11th, at the Stade de France.
The busiest day for departures is anticipated to be Monday, August 12th, 2024. On this day, Air France plans to transport nearly 3,000 delegates aboard 280 flights. With a total of 120,000 customers expected, the day’s traffic will resemble th.