Air Tahiti Nui

The "new" international airline of French Polynesia, Air Tahiti Nui links Tahiti with Europe (Paris), USA, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. With a young fleet of Airbus A340 aircraft (arguably the best aircraft for the job of flying long trans-Pacific sectors), and a reputation for friendly inflight service, this is a great alternative when you are heading for the South Seas.

Air Tahiti Nui Flights

Now ten years old, Air Tahiti Nui is based in Papeete, and enjoys the support of the Government of French Polynesia (its major shareholder), but is licensed by the French Civil Aviation Authority. All three classes of inflight service are competitively priced compared with rival carriers over the Pacific, and offer a great combination of Polynesian colour with a touch of French flair. 264 "Moana" (Economy) class seats are arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, maximising the availability of window and aisle seats. In Flight Entertainment includes movies and interactive games - on individual seat-back screens. The 24-seat "Poerava Business" class offers 150 degree reclining sleeper seats and personal video screens in a six-abreast layout (2-2-2). With just six fully-reclining seats in a single-row at the front of the aircraft, "Poerava First" class offers an exceptionally exclusive experience.

Air Tahiti Nui Flights to Papeete

Take the Eurostar to Paris, and get the South Pacific vibe from the start of your (very long) flight with Air Tahiti Nui - complete with tropical flowers, (and decent French wine). Despite the ultra-modern Airbus fleet, the in-flight service reminds us of a bygone era - when passengers were guests and flying was less a test of endurance. This is important, because these are LONG journies. If you are travelling to or from Paris, consider breaking the journey at Los Angeles, get a decent night’s sleep in an airport hotel, and arrive in Tahiti ready to relax. If time is pressing, consider a class upgrade. Subject to availability you can sometimes bag a low-cost upgrade at the check-in desk. Beware of the fact that many Air Tahiti Nui’s routes are operated as "code shares" with Air France, Japan Air Lines or Qantas. Make sure you check the "operating carrier" when you book to avoid disappointment. Alternative Airlines the UK site for immediate confirmed on-line bookings.

Airbus A340 aircraft link four continents from Air Tahiti Nui’s main base at Faa’a International Airport. The carrier’s mission (shared with many others!) is to become "...the first choice of travellers on the routes that we fly." Air Tahiti Nui offer 3 classes, First class "PoeravaFirst" Business class "Club Poerava" and Economy Class "Moana Class", and names all of its aircraft after some of  French Polynesia’s most beautiful Islands.