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Air Tahiti is a French airline which flies domestically within French Polynesia with its hub at Fa’a’a International Airport.

 

Air Tahiti Nui flies internationally from French Polynesia. Click here for international flights on Air Tahiti Nui.

 

The Airline slogan Air Tahiti is 'the airline linking Tahiti and her islands.' As such, Air Tahiti flies to many islands and destinations include Ahe, Arutua, Bora Bora, Fakarava, Hao, Hiva Oa, Huahine, Makemo, Mangareva, Manihi, Mataiva, Maupiti, Moorea, Nuku Hiva, Raiatea, Raivavae, Rangiroa, Rarotonga and many others.

 

Air Tahiti operates to 47 islands of French Polynesia, which connects more than 90% of the population through a fleet of ATRs, Twin Otters and Beechcrafts.

 

Air Tahiti also operates flights to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Despite being a private company, Air Tahiti's primary purpose is to scheduled air transportation between the islands of French Polynesia with a public service mission.

 

Passengers with Air Tahiti are able to purchase Air Tahiti multi-island tours allowing yo to visit more than one island on the same trip. There are many pass or extensions including Discovery Pass, Bora Bora Pass, Lagoons Pass, Corail Pass and many others. In addition, passengers are able to purchase one island fares to search for one-way and return air fares to your destination.

 

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Baggage

 

Hand Baggage:

• Maximum dimensions: 45 x 35 x 20 cm (17 x 13 x 7 in)
• Maximum weight: 5 kg (11 lb)

 

The size of our cabins and their luggage compartments do not allow us to grant additional cabin allowance for your accessories such as laptops, cameras, handbags, clothes etc. like international airlines operating a fleet of large aircraft.
Also all your belongings (cabin baggage + accessories) must be contained in the dimensions and weight listed above.

These limits have been set in order to guarantee your safety on board and to ensure that your hand baggage can be stowed in the baggage compartments. Please abide by them.
If your hand baggage exceeds the permitted weight and size limits, it may be transferred to the hold, even after check-in. In such cases, it will be "allowed with limited release" and a fee will be payable if it exceeds the hold baggage allowance.

 

 

 

 

 

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The net return for French Polynesia's international carrier was less than half of what it was in 2015 but the carrier remained profitable for a fifth consecutive year. The airline had a slight drop in revenue to just under $US350 million despite a 1.4 percent increase in passenger numbers. It said it carried 480,000 passengers who accounted for 71 percent of the territory's market. The airline's load factor was over 76 percent.

 

 

 

 

Toulouse-based manufacturer ATR booked two additional orders for its ATR 72-600 turboprop at the Paris Air Show June 22, one each for Swedish regional carrier BRA and French Polynesian carrier Air Tahiti. Total value for the additional orders is $53.6 million at list prices.

Additionally, ATR announced it is set to launch a new version of its 46-50 seat 42-600 turboprop with improved short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities, the ATR 42-600S. The aircraft has been designed to reduce the minimum length of runway required to take-off and land with full passenger capacity, down to 800 meters (2,624 ft.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ATR 72-600

 
 

 

 

 

Fa'a'a International Airport

HUB Airport

 

Fa'a'a International Airport is located on the island of Tahiti, French Polynesia which is the northwestern part of French Polynesia. It is the hub airport for Air Tahiti and Air Tahiti Nui. Other airlines which fly to and from Fa'a'a International Airport include Air France, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Aircalin, Hawaiian Airlines and LAN Airlines. 

 

Air Tahiti is based on the paradise island of Tahiti at the capital of French Polynesia, Papeete. Its fleet of turboprop aircraft are employed linking may of the islands of French Polynesia. Air Tahiti Flights Whichever way you arrive in Papeete if you are destined for an onward connection to any of the 41 islands that feature in Air Tahiti’s domestic network you’ll enjoy the refreshing experience of a flight on this gorgeous little airline. The flight network includes such marvellous destinations as Bora Bora, Puka-Puka, Ua Pu, Ahe, Anaa, Apataki, Arutua, Atunoa, Fakarava, Gambier Islands, Hao, Huahine, Katiu, Kauehi, Kaukura Atoll, Makemo, Manihi, Maupiti Island, Moorea, Napuka, Nuku Hiva, Raiatea, Rairua, Rangiroa, Ruturu, Takaroa, Tikehau Atoll, Tubuai, and Ua Huka. Air Tahiti Flights to Polynesia Paradise deserves to be served by an airline that puts a smile on your face as an integral part of its onboard service. From its beginnings as Air Polynesie this carrier plays an important part in knitting together the islands of this friendly and relaxed maritime nation. Alternative Airlines the UK site for immediate confirmed on-line bookings.