Air France, an official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, expects to transport 20% of all athletes and para-athletes travelling to the event. This includes 15% of Olympic athletes, 35% of Paralympic athletes, and 13% of the “Olympic family.”
Key Points:
- Passenger Volume: Up to 125,000 customers per day during peak periods.
- Special Measures: Exceptional operational and logistics measures, including a reserve fleet of 15 aircraft and over 2,000 new hires in 2023.
- Athlete Services: Dedicated check-in facilities at the Olympic and Paralympic Village, managed by up to 125 Air France agents, with special provisions for oversized baggage and wheelchairs.
- Traffic Peaks: Expected around opening and closing ceremonies, with significant numbers of supporters from the US, UK, Italy, Germany, and Japan.
- Dedicated Team: 75 ambassadors coordinating efforts across the company.
Air France aims to showcase the best of France during the Games, with special spaces for visitors at the Palais de Tokyo and SPOT24.