Air France announced that approximately 3,000 athletes and officials will be leaving Paris on its flights following the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on August 12.
The airline transported more than 10,000 of the accredited guests, athletes, and officials arriving in Paris, which accounts for about one-third of the total. The peak arrival was on July 25, the day before the opening ceremony.
The peak departure from Paris is expected on August 12, with the number of users on that day anticipated to reach 120,000. A check-in facility exclusively for athletes and delegations is set up in the heart of the Olympic Village, accepting check-ins the day before departure. On average, athletes carry four pieces of luggage including oversized items such as kayaks, pole vault poles, gymnastic hoops, and road bicycles. At departure, they pass through a special terminal from a shuttle bus and board via a special route. Setting up a check-in facility outside the airport is a first-time initiative.
Additionally, the first Paralympic delegations are expected to arrive in Paris on about 15 flights carrying approximately 200 people. About 35% of participants in the Paralympics are anticipated to use Air France for their travel. Similar measures will be implemented for departures from Paris between September 7th and 9th.
