Since taking office in February 2026, General Director Lionel Guérin has set a course for Air Tahiti Nui to develop routes that drive its business and regain profitability. The company now plans additional frequencies departing from Paris-Charles de Gaulle via Los Angeles. These will increase both the number of flights from Paris to Los Angeles and the offer between Paris and Papeete, as part of the transformation plan "I mua 2032." The additional flights departing from Paris are expected to contribute to increasing Air Tahiti Nui's share of the Tahiti route from approximately 40% today to more than 50%. These new frequencies are already available for sale in GDS, including a daily flight from mid-June to the end of October 2027.
Starting December 14, 2026, Air Tahiti Nui will directly connect Papeete to Sydney twice a week, in addition to its service to Auckland. The company has also announced flights to Tokyo-Narita in July and August 2027. In parallel, it continues to develop partnerships with Asian, American, and European airlines to offer more connections beyond the destinations served by its own aircraft.
Air Tahiti Nui continues to improve its services in its three classes of travel: Moana Economy, Mānava Premium, and Poerava Business. The goal is to provide noticeable progress for all passengers, from comfort during the flight to the quality of the welcome, while maintaining the Polynesian hospitality that characterizes the company. The Mānava Premium class has already undergone a notable evolution in passenger experience in 2025. In Poerava Business, new memory foam mattress toppers ensure the upgrade path undertaken by the company. The Moana Economy has benefited from new comfort kits that are more eco-friendly. The next step will be even more visible: Air Tahiti Nui plans to completely renovate the cabins of its Tahitian Dreamliners starting in late 2028, with new seats in all classes. A high-speed Wi-Fi connection with Starlink is also announced for 2028.
The transformation plan also concerns how Air Tahiti Nui works with each market. The management is giving more autonomy to local teams to meet the needs of travelers and partners, including tour operators, distribution networks, agencies, and cruise lines. This desire for proximity has already been reflected in the signing, on September 16, 2026, in Paris, of a partnership charter between Air Tahiti Nui and the Syndicat des Entreprises du Tour Operating (SETO). The text provides identified contacts and an appropriate support system for tour operators. It sets three priorities: better coordinate the handling of travelers in case of irregularities, communicate in advance changes that could affect programs, and maintain regular dialogue on common challenges.
As the main airline serving French Polynesia, Air Tahiti Nui operates on four continents, offering flights departing from Tahiti to Paris, Los Angeles, Auckland, Sydney, and Tokyo. Thanks to its code-sharing partners—American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, SNCF, Qantas, Aircalin, Air Tahiti, Japan Airlines, and Korean Air—the company serves a total of 90 airports via 100 routes. In addition, 50 interline agreements have been concluded with other carriers to provide Air Tahiti Nui customers with a wider choice of destinations.
Air Tahiti Nui Expands Routes and Enhances Services Under New Leadership
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