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Roissy and Orly take up the challenge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Roissy and Orly take up the challenge of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Roissy and Orly airports: Challenge of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games

With the announcement of Paris as the organizing city of the Olympic and Paralympic Games By 2024, France's two largest airports, Roissy and Orly, must prepare for a massive influx of international travelers. This situation represents a significant challenge in terms of managing passenger flow, welcoming athletes and security.

Infrastructure to adapt to accommodate the world

THE Roissy and Orly airports are among the busiest in Europe. However, with the arrival of the Games, it is expected to welcome several hundred thousand additional visitors from all over the world. This exceptional increase in attendance requires rigorous preparation and significant adaptations, particularly in terms of reception, control and transfer infrastructure for passengers.

Passenger flow management: impeccable logistics necessary

Managing passenger flow represents one of the main challenges for Roissy and Orly airports. It will be necessary to perfectly synchronize the arrival of flights with transfers to the Olympic sites, while ensuring smooth passage through security checks and customs. It also involves increased coordination with airlines, ground staff and transit services to ensure a seamless experience for travelers.

Welcoming athletes: special attention

The arrival and departure of athletes and their delegations require special attention. It is not only a question of facilitating their passage through the airports, but also of offering them a welcome worthy of the event. This involves setting up dedicated spaces, strengthening reception teams and coordinating with the organizers of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Security: a major challenge

The organization of the Olympic and Paralympic Games requires a maximum level of security. Airports, as the first points of entry into the country, play a crucial role in this regard. Preparations for these Games will therefore require close cooperation with national and international security services, as well as constant vigilance. Preparations for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are already underway, and Roissy and Orly airports are committed to presenting France as a welcoming and safe destination for this world-class event.