Over the last few months (or "a few years" is actually more appropriate), almost every aviation organisation ranging from industry regulator, airlines, airports and air traffic management bureaus to in-flight catering companies, aviation fuel supplier and many other entities has been putting an all-out effort to prepare for the smooth operations and better services during the Olympic Games.

Now, with the opening ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games only hours away, let's take a look at some photos - the ones proving enormous efforts have been put to make sure every passenger gets a smooth and memorable air travel experience as they visit this year's Olympic host country while the whole world shares the excitement of world's largest multi-sport event.

Photograph 1: Information booths staffed by multi-lingual volunteers are located throughout Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), passengers and visitors seeking information, assistance and guidance will be able to get a warm welcome or find a helping hand easily. Photographer: You Liang [News.cn].

Photograph 2 & 3: Robot mascots have become an eye-catching attraction at Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), these high-tech robots have various multi-lingual interactive functions. Photographer: Liu Haifeng [Xinhua].

Photograph 4: On Jul. 22, a comprehensive trial was carried out at Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) to ensure the operations and passenger procedures are 100% ready for the Olympic charter flights, which will use the D-Section of Terminal 3 exclusively. Photo shows participants trialling the OIAC (Olympic Identity Accreditation Cards) validation process at the airport's accreditation centre with Olympic volunteers and Air China ground services personnel providing all necessary on-site assistance. Photo contributed by Air China - Ground Services Department.