Air Travel
Air travel isn't only for getting here, it's for getting around Tahiti and her sister islands as well. There are several different air lines to choose from as well, so you can always find a flight to the island that you are dreaming of visiting.
Air Moorea has been flying for over 30 years and is a subsidiary of Air Tahiti. The main routes of this airline are from Tahiti to Moorea, but they do offer charter flights to the other islands around French Polynesia. So, be sure to check with your hotel or Air Moorea for their flight schedule and prices for the trips you are considering.
Air Archipels offers private charter services to all of the islands around French Polynesia. With a fleet of new aircraft at your disposal, you can always find the perfect flight to the island of your choice any day of the week. Be sure to check with Air Archipels or your hotel's reception desk for schedules and prices.
The main airline here in Tahiti is Air Tahiti. With daily flights to surrounding islands and other destinations, Air Tahiti is your one-stop-airline for any of your flight needs while staying on any of the Tahitian islands.
In 1953, Air Tahiti began its service as the principal domestic scheduled airline in Polynesia. Air Tahiti operated a fleet that contain ten aircraft, such as four ATR42-500, five ATR72-500, and one Twin Otter. Air Tahiti is considered the leading airline to French Polynesia. It links the South Pacific to four continents with its route network. From its headquarters in Papeete, Air Tahiti serves 38 islands and mainly operates from Faa's International Airport that is on Tahiti. Along with private Tahitian investors, the French Polynesian Government is a major shareholder in Air Tahiti.
The goal of Air Tahiti is to develop the all of Tahiti’s islands’ tourism and trade from other key world markets, to provide French Polynesians with a high-quality airline, and to be the first airline travelers think of on the routes that they fly. They are the very first airline in the world to ever get Extended Range Operations for its ATR Turboprop aircraft.
Tahiti is known for being one of the most romantic and beautiful places to spend your vacation. What better way to see Bora Bora and all its beauty than from the window of an Air Tahiti plane? You can also enjoy the amazing beauty of Moorea or a flight to Rangiroa, which is the largest coral atoll located in the South Pacific. There are many places you can enjoy from an Air Tahiti plane.
Air Tahiti Nui – International Flight Airline.
The flight crew of Air Tahiti Nui are among the most experienced flight crew that fly the skies. The Flight Captains have logged more than 10,000 hours and 15 years of airline service. They train their cabin crew extensively to make sure that they can provide the passengers with the highest standards in safety and comfort. Not only are every member of the Air Tahiti crew fluent in French and Tahitian, but also in English and Japanese. The pride in the airline is reflected by the red stripes of the Tahitian Flag flowing on all of the aircraft.
The French Civil Aviation Authority certified Air Tahiti and they were designated by the LATA code “TN”, numeric code “244", and the ICAO three-letter code “THT”. There reservations are hosted in the SABRE system and will appear in all of the other major reservation systems. With worldwide offices, almost anyone can fly Air Tahiti Nui. They operate one of the youngest fleets of Airbus A340-300 aircraft in the world. They have the quietest cabins in flight, but they continue to offer state-of-the-art technology and innovation.
Air Tahiti Nui has even been named airline of the year by a vote of its airline peers. Also, they won “Best Airline – Pacific Region” for the fifth consecutive year in the annual Skytrax Awards for airline excellence. The airline has also won the “Best Cabin Crew” category for the Pacific region in the 2007 Skytrax rankings, which assess airlines of all sizes and styles around the world. And it has achieved a Four Star rating overall for its in-flight and on ground services. They won it based on the consistent high quality of their in flight service.
Passengers of Air Tahiti Nui can enjoy the benefits of in flight duty free shopping. The passengers can choose from a wide variety of items from fragrances to skin care products. You can only get these products on the aircraft and are subject to the availability of the product.
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