Whip up a pitcher of Mai Tais, and pop a copy of "South Pacific" into the DVD player: You're headed to paradise on Air Tahiti Nui. You won't find any overwater bungalows on board this Tahiti-based airline, but there are plenty of French Polynesian vibes to go around. Start with the fact that your fellow passengers are all decked out in floral shirts and sandals regardless of what the weather was doing at your originating city. Tahiti Air Nui was founded in 1996 and began transporting people to and from the land of swooshing grass skirts in 1998. The carrier’s mission is to develop tourism and trade, as well as provide high-quality travel in French Polynesia, and we don’t mind putting them to the test, even if we have to suffer through vacation in utopia to do it.
Club Tiare
Of course, Tahiti Nui Air flights take you well beyond the land of white-sand beaches and sunburned vacationers. Though the carrier is headquartered in Papeete, it soars to international spots like Osaka and Paris, so you can ditch the daily routine and head to any number of exotic locations. What's the best part? Not only will you have any number of brag-worthy experiences—from sunbathing with celebrities to sipping cappuccino on the Seine--but you'll also be able to rack up some sweet rewards with Club Tiare, the company's frequent-flyer program. With every mile you earn, you'll be one step closer to VIP rewards like free tickets, extra baggage allowances, and Air Tahiti Nui first-class upgrades. Did someone say pre-flight champagne? Stick a tropical umbrella in it, and you've got yourself a deal.
Take Me Down to the Paradise City
Yes, Axl Rose, we're sure that the grass is green and the girls are pretty. Wouldn't you rather check it out for yourself? Whether you're on the hunt for Air Tahiti Nui business-class flights or prefer to keep it simple in the economy cabin, Flights.com has a huge selection of deals, offers, and specials just waiting to turn you into a Bora Bora beach bunny. Plus, we'll give you the scoop on flight status, check-in procedures, and all sorts of know-before-you-go info. Could we make the process any easier? Short of adding instant Tahiti teleportation to the mix, we probably couldn't.