What is Air Tahiti Nui?

Information about Air Tahiti Nui

Air Tahiti Nui
IATA
TN		ICAO
THT		Callsign
TAHITI AIRLINES
Founded1996
HubsFaa'a International Airport
Frequent flyer programClub Tiare
Member loungeInternational Lounge
Fleet size5
Destinations8
HeadquartersPapeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Key peopleEric Pommier (CEO)
Nelson Levy (Founder)
Website: [1]


Air Tahiti Nui is French Polynesia's flag carrier airline with its headquarters in Papeete, Tahiti. It operates international services for the low and high-end leisure travel markets. Its main base is Faa'a International Airport, Papeete[1].

History

The airline was established on 31 October 1996 and commenced flight operations on 20 November 1998. It is the first international airline based in Papeete, Tahiti, formed to develop inbound tourism. The Government of French Polynesia is the major shareholder (61.7%) along with other local investors. It has 782 employees (at March 2007)[1].

Destinations

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Nuku Hiva, the newest aircraft in the Air Tahiti Nui fleet, at Narita International Airport outside Tokyo


Air Tahiti Nui operates the following services: [2]

Asia Europe North America Oceania

Fleet

The Air Tahiti Nui fleet consists of the following aircraft (at March 2007) [1] :
  • 5 Airbus A340-300
  • A possible sixth A340-300
  • There is a possibility that Air Tahiti Nui will become one of the customers of the Airbus A350. [3]

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"Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité"
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