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Rugby World Cup demand sees 14% increase in France flight bookings
Demand from rugby fans has led to a 14% increase in France flight bookings.
The Rugby World Cup 2023 is due to start on 8Â September across various locations in France.
Online travel agent, Opodo, says France flight bookings are up compared to the same dates in 2022*.
Of these, 23% of bookings for travel during this tournament have been made by French travelers.
Spanish travellers (17% of bookings) and Italians (10%)Â are the next highest with UK rugby fans at 9% share.
Opodo says the average length of stay during this period is 3-4 days.
The business end of the tournament – the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, take place on 14-15 October.
It says good deals are still available, such as from Manchester to Marseille with Opodo Prime savings
Additionally, there are still flights available for the semi-finals on 27-28 October.
Fans can depart from Glasgow, to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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