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Air Tahiti Nui

Air Tahiti Nui is the airline of French Polynesia, flying Boeing 787-9 Tahitian Dreamliners from Papeete to Paris, Los Angeles, Auckland, Sydney and Tokyo.

Air Tahiti Nui

About Air Tahiti Nui

Air Tahiti Nui is an airline that connects Tahiti and French Polynesia to the world. Its base is Tahiti international airport at Faa'a, near Papeete. The company says it has been the reference airline for travel to Tahiti for more than 20 years.

Network

Direct flights link Tahiti with Paris, Los Angeles, Auckland, Sydney and Tokyo. Through codeshare partners the airline reaches more than 80 cities, and a codeshare with Air Tahiti covers the islands of French Polynesia.

Fleet

The fleet is made up only of Boeing 787-9 aircraft, called Tahitian Dreamliners. Each has 294 seats in three travel classes, inflight entertainment and onboard Wi-Fi. The site notes air purification and humidification systems and the large windows of the 787-9.

Bookings and partners

The website lets travellers book flights, manage bookings and add services. Partner services include a TGV train ticket, a Travel Connect ticket, accommodation, a car or a helicopter. Customers can hold a fare for 72 hours, pay in instalments or offset their emissions. The news section also reports a new route between Papeete and Seattle.

Services

  • Three classes of travel
  • Club Tiare frequent flyer programme
  • Cargo service for parcels, bulky items and pets in the hold
  • Flights, packages and partner services such as hotels and car hire

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