Air France announces the signature of a partnership with the Organizing Committee for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The company becomes an official partner of the 33rd Olympic Games of the modern era, in the continuity of the support for the candidacy of Paris 2024 and the transport of the Olympic flame to Concorde during the Albertville Games in 1992.
Since 2016, Air France has supported the bid of the city of Paris to organize the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. a stylized Eiffel Tower drawing the numbers 24.
In September 2017, it was on board Air France that the French delegation led by Tony Estanguet returned victorious from Lima after the designation of Paris as the host city of the 2024 Olympics. And on August 9, 2021, after five years spent in Japan, the Olympic flag flies to Paris aboard an Air France plane following the closing ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 games. Welcomed at Paris-Charles de Gaulle by the company’s teams, the French delegation then announces the official launch of the countdown until July 26, 2024, date of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 games.
Official international carrier of the 1992 Olympic Games in Albertville (Savoie) and official partner of the French Olympic and Paralympic team during this edition, it is on board the Concorde that Air France carries the Olympic flame from Athens to Paris at 2,200 km/h. This historic performance earned the company a record: that of the fastest flame in history.
Air France teams in Paris and around the world are already mobilized to prepare for the arrival of athletes, supporters and media in France for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Particular attention will be paid to travelers with reduced mobility and disabilities, who will be able to call on the company’s Saphir service for any assistance request.
The women and men of Air France are also preparing to transport the sports equipment necessary for the various Olympic and Paralympic disciplines: javelins, poles, kayaks, bicycles, wheelchairs or even surfing for the events on the Teahupo’o wave. Air France will participate in the check-in system set up in the Olympic and Paralympic Village in Seine Saint-Denis to allow athletes to check in and drop off their luggage and sports equipment directly on site before their return flight. They can then go to the airport via a dedicated route.
Benjamin Smith, CEO of the Air France-KLM Group “We are proud to renew our support for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. After being thrilled when Paris was designated as the host city, we look forward to contributing to the success of this global event. The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games resonate with the ambition and values of Air France. More than ever, in the summer of 2024, we will shine the best of France around the world by promoting excellence, respect and inclusiveness. »
Anne Rigail, CEO of Air France “Air France teams are now mobilized to make the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games a success. The preparation work has already started for several months and will intensify until next summer to transport the athletes and supporters to the various Olympic and Paralympic sites. It’s a real human adventure that has begun and that our 38,000 employees – pilots, cabin crew and ground staff – are eager to share with visitors from all over the world. “.
Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024 “As an Official Partner of the Games, it is obviously with particular emotion that we welcome Air France to the Paris 2024 adventure. A historic company, a flagship of French industry, Air France has a strong history with the Games, and has been supporting us since the bid phase in 2016. Together, we will welcome the world and fulfill our promise of a French-style Games, while giving substance to our motto: Open the Games Grand! “.
