Airport code for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, one of Europe's busiest international hubs.
Acronym from the airport's name (Charles de Gaulle), which was renamed in 1974 after the French president, replacing the original 'Orly' designation for Paris's second major airport.
Airport codes are modern mythology—CDG instantly means Paris to the aviation world, a three-letter abbreviation more recognizable to frequent travelers than many actual words.
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