Written by BeachVBBum on 26 Feb, 2003
We chose to upgrade to business class on Air Tahiti Nui and weren't disappointed. At the time we went, there was no option for first class, but that may have changed. LAX-PPT On the trip out we were on an older Airbus. The seats were fairly nice,…Read More
We chose to upgrade to business class on Air Tahiti Nui and weren't disappointed. At the time we went, there was no option for first class, but that may have changed.
LAX-PPT On the trip out we were on an older Airbus. The seats were fairly nice, but not quite up to modern international business class. The plane was showing some of its age through tray tables that didn't fit right, worn upholstery, etc. However, the seats were comfortable and spacious. The entertainment system was basic and provided what we needed. The food and service was excellent. Overall a very positive experience.
PPT-LAX This was even better. This flight was on a much newer Airbus with new international business-class seats. This also meant a full entertainment system (video games, etc). The seats went further back, were more comfortable, and there was more spacing. The food and service was the same, excellent, but the seating made it even better.
For $2000/each it was worth the upgrade on an eight and a half hour flight
Traveling in French Polynesia can be a bit worrisome. Out of three inter-island flights, we had one three hour delay. Being in the middle of nowhere, that meant sitting on concrete benches in a hut for four hours (three hours extra + one standard hour).…Read More
Traveling in French Polynesia can be a bit worrisome. Out of three inter-island flights, we had one three hour delay. Being in the middle of nowhere, that meant sitting on concrete benches in a hut for four hours (three hours extra + one standard hour). When we researched Tahiti we saw a lot of five island tour vacations. I would highly recommend not to do those as travel is rather challenging in French Polynesia. When we were delayed for three hours, three couples were only going to the next island over (approx. 20 miles). They ended up having to wait four hours for a 20 minute ride.
We were surprised by the skill of the pilots, they routinely landed in 30 - 45mph crosswinds without a problem. They must be used to it I guess. The flights were otherwise uneventful, just the way I like them.