Baggage Policies

Checked Baggage Allowance

Air Tahiti Nui limits the number, weight and size of the checked baggage allowed on its operated flights. Your baggage allowance may vary based on your travel class and frequent flyer status. 

Most Air Tahiti Nui airfares include a complimentary checked baggage allowance. However on certain routes we have introduced an reduced rate airfare ,”Eco Light”,  which has an extra fee for checked luggage. 

 

	Class of Service	Piece Allowance	Club Tiare Silver and Gold	Weight Limitation (Maximum per piece)	Dimensions (length + width + height in total outside dimensions per piece)
Adult, Child or Infant occupying a booked seat	Moana Economy	1 Piece	+1 Piece × 23 Kg	50 lbs / 23 Kg	62 in / 158 cm
	Moana Premium	2 Pieces
	Poerava Business	2 Pieces	+1 Piece × 32 Kg	70 lbs / 32 Kg
Infant (0-23 months old)	All Classes	1 Piece + 1 folding stroller	-	22 lbs / 10 Kg

 

Important: According to the regulations in force, the maximum weight allowed for a checked baggage is 70 lbs (32 Kg). Beyond 70 lbs (32 Kg), it must be transported as freight.

Gold & Silver Club Tiare Members extra allowance

If you are a Gold or a Silver Club Tiare Member, you are allowed an extra bag free of charge of which the maximum weight should meet that of your travel class. Please note that this extra baggage allowance is not displayed on your ticket and is only valid on Air Tahiti Nui operated flights.

Special Baggage

Assistive devices

If you are traveling with your own assistive device (eg. wheelchair, portable dialysis device, sleep apnea device, etc.), it can be checked in free of charge.

Foldable stroller, carrycot or car seat

If you are travelling with a child under 7 years, a foldable stroller, a carrycot or a car seat may be transported free of charge in the hold, on top of your baggage allowance.

Important: All mobility and assistive devices, folding strollers, carrycots and car seats must be protected and transported in a suitable container.

 

On Air Tahiti Nui operated flights, in addition to your baggage allowance, you may check-in free of charge one (1) sporting equipment from the list below:

 

• A golf equipment of 50 lbs / 23kg maximum, or
• A diving equipment of 50 lbs / 23kg maximum, or
• A surfboard, bodyboard, kneeboard, longboard, kitesurf, wakeboard, hydrofoil+board (packed together, otherwise extra piece charges), snowboard, or paddleboard of 50 lbs / 23kg maximum and 98 in. / 250 cm maximum, or
• A ski equipment (water or snow) of 50 lbs / 23kg maximum and 98 in. / 250 cm maximum, or
• An inflatable canoe-kayak or paddleboard of 50 lbs / 23kg maximum and 98 in. / 250 cm maximum, or
• A paddle or a fishing rod in a container that does not exceed 5kg maximum and 98 in. / 250 cm maximum length.

 

This additional allowance for sports equipment is valid only if you hold an Air Tahiti Nui ticket (TN244) and if you travel on flights operated by Air Tahiti Nui. Different rules may apply on flights provided by our partner airlines.

Important : Sporting equipment must be packaged in a specific hard case or suitable bag.
The weight and size limits mentioned above apply to the packaged sporting equipment.
This additional allowance for sports equipment may be subject to space availability.

Apart from that mentioned above, you may check-in other types of sporting equipment. If by doing so, you comply with your standard baggage allowance, they will be accepted free of charge. If they exceed your baggage allowance in number, weight or size, excess baggage charges will apply.

Sports equipment exceeding 32kg or over the length of 250cm must be transported by our cargo service. Please contact Air Tahiti Nui Cargo.

 

Conditions of acceptance for bicycles

To be accepted in the hold, bikes must be correctly packed into a specific hard case or bag. Besides, please make sure:
- to remove or turn handlebars and pedals sideways,  
- to disassemble the front wheel and fix it to the frame (the deflation of the tires is not necessary)
- to place any loose accessories (pedals, water bottles…) into a bag then place it in the hard case,
- to seal the hard case, and label it with your name, phone number and email address,
- to ensure no part of the bike is protruding out of the hard case.

Do you want to transport more pieces of baggage, oversized or overweight baggage on your trip?

Yes, you can! 
The purchase of an oversized, overweight or any other additional piece of luggage can be made in advance, at one of our Ticket Office or on Air Tahiti Nui’s website.
You still have a chance to buy them at the airport on the day of your departure.

If you are travelling on codeshare flights operated by one of our partners or if you have a connecting flight provided by another airline, please review and respect the baggage transport rules as they may be different from the Air Tahiti Nui baggage rules. For more information, please check the airline's website or contact your travel agency.

We recommend that you follow the most restrictive rules for the complete duration of your trip.

 

Please note: Choose to pay by credit card at the airport
As of February 1, 2023, our Los Angeles and Seattle counters will no longer accept cash payments.

 

Excess Baggage Charges

 

¹ If your baggage exceeds the weight of 70,5 lb and the size of 78,7 In (height + width + length), please contact our freight service.   

* Applicable to economy class only

² With Air Tahiti Nui, the baggage allowance is based on the « piece concept ». Some other airlines may operate with the « weight concept ».

Please note: When the ultimate origin or destination of the ticket is in the United States or in Canada, the US Department of Transportation and the Canadian Transportation Agency require that the baggage allowance and any other excess baggage fee applied by the 1st most significant carrier (MSC) must apply throughout the entire journey, regardless of stopovers.

Sales Conditions:

The price of the service is per piece and per leg.
The service is available only on Air Tahiti Nui operated flights
This service cannot be modified and is good only for the Air Tahiti Nui flight, itinerary, and date reserved.
The service is reserved under the passenger's name, and cannot be transferred to a third party.
The service must be paid at the time of reservation except when the « hold My Fare» option has been purchased online.

Charges for this service may be reimbursed after purchase if:

We change your reservation and you travel on a flight that isn't operated by Air Tahiti Nui,

Charges for this service cannot be reimbursed after purchase if:

You change your flight reservation to a higher fare, entitling you a higher baggage allowance
You change your mind for an excess baggage Club Tiare award
You change your flight to a flight operated by another airline,
You add or remove a layover from your itinerary,
You cancel your flight and your ticket is non-refundable.

1 -ITEMS ALLOWED IN CHECKED LUGGAGE ONLY

2 -ITEMS ALLOWED IN CARRY-ON LUGGAGE ONLY

3 - ITEMS STRICTLY PROHIBITED ONBOARD (CHECKED & CARRY-ON LUGGAGE)

4 - LIQUIDS, GELS AND AEROSOLS

5 - MEDICINES AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

6 - POWDERS

7 - PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

8 - LITHIUM CELLS & BATTERIES

 

1 - ITEMS ALLOWED IN CHECKED LUGGAGE ONLY

The following lists, although not exhaustive, are strictly prohibited in the cabin and must be carried in the hold.

Revolvers, firearms & others equipment emitting a projectile

• Every types of firearms
• Guns, air guns, ball bearing guns, flare guns, starter pistols
• Revolvers
• Rifles, pellet guns
• Shotguns, harpoon guns, air rifles
• Harpoons
• Bows, crossbows, and arrows
• Slingshots
• Toys, copies and imitations of firearms likely to be mistaken with real guns
• Replicas and imitations of firearms, ex: gun-shaped lighters…
• Weapons component excluding telescopic sights
• Ammunition : 5 kg gross weight maximum per person

 

Stunning devices

• Animal stunners and  bolt guns
• Disabling devices such as stun guns
• Tasers
• Chemical substances, gases and aerosols

 

Objects with a sharp point or sharp edge

• Items designed for chopping, ex: axes, hatchets and cleavers
• Scissors with blades of more than 6 cm as measured from the fulcrum
• Scissors for kids
• Knives with blades of more than 6 cm, ex : pocket knife, oyster shucker, paper knife
• Scalpel
• Cutters
• Cigar-cutter
• Martial arts equipment or arms, with a sharp point or sharp edge
• Swords  (real or toy)
• Sabers
• Shuriken
• Dagger, samurai umbrella, (with a samurai saber handle)
• Razor blades (razor without blades allowed)
• Cork screws with foil cutter, bottle openers
• Ice axe
• Ice pick
• Cattle prod
• Tent stakes
• Cleats
• Syringes
• Hypodermic needles
• Darts
• Skewers
• Okinawa ornamental hairpins

 

Worktools

• Crowbar
• Hammer
• Wrenches
• Clips
• Pry bar
• Tools with a blade or a shaft of more than 6 cm likely to be used as a weapon, e.g.: screwdriver, power gun screwdriver, chisel…
• Sealing gun
• Nail gun
• Power drills and drill bit (including wireless power drills)
• Saws (including wireless power saws)

 

For the tools below, the tank must be empty, and the agreement of the company must be requested. We invite you to contact us during the week before your departure day.

• Chainsaws
• Camping stove with flammable liquid 

 

Non-flammable, non-toxic aerosols

• Deodorant, body spray
• Hair spray
• Shaving cream
• Perfumes
• Colognes

 

Blunt instruments

• Baseball bats, softball bats, cricket bats
• Hockey stick
• Sticks, e.g.: hiking, skiing, walking, pilgrim, massage
• Billy clubs
• Night sticks
• Blackjacks,
• Cudgels
• Batons
• Golf club
• Pool cue
• Cricket stumps
• Croquet mallet
• Metal detector
• Martial arts equipment
• Brass knuckles
• Nunchaku
• Electric guitar
• Ice skates
• Skateboard
• Skis
• Snowboard
• Boomerang
• Cast-iron stove
• Tripods
• Fishing rod
• Flag-bearers
• Canoe or kayak paddles

 

2 - ITEMS ALLOWED IN CARRY-ON LUGGAGE ONLY

The following items are strictly prohibited in the checked luggage and must be carried in the cabin

E- cigarettes:

• The battery should be removed from the device
• The terminals should be protected against short-circuit by placing adhesive tape on them or placing individually the battery in a plastic bag (eg: Ziploc

 

Powerbank USB Chargers:

• 2 chargers maximum per person

 

Spare lithium battery (ionic and metal)

• 2 spare batteries maximum per person
• With a power rating between 100 and 160 Wh

 

One box of matchers OR one lighter

• On one’s person only

 

3 - ITEMS STRICTLY PROHIBITED ONBOARD (CHECKED & CARRY-ON LUGGAGE)

 

Explosives or incendiary substances and devices

• Strike-anywhere matches
• Primer
• Smoke bombs and cartridges
• Oxygen cylinder
• Gas blow-torches
• Copies or imitations of explosives devices
• Detonator and detonating cord
• Dynamite
• Fire extinguisher
• Grenade and other military explosives
• Mine
• Powders and plastic explosive
• Explosives: fireworks, firecracker, flares, etc.

 

Devices equipped with a lithium battery

• Self-balancing machines and others derived vehicles, e.g.: hoverboard, Segway, solowheel…
• Mobility aids devices / wheelchairs
• Smart bag equipped with a non-removable lithium battery
• Samsung galaxy note 7
• A number of MacBook Pro 15-inch banned for air transport, click here for more information

 

Disabling devices

• Electric weapons, e.g. Taser
• Disabling substances, e.g.: pepper spray, tear gas, etc.

 

Corrosive:

• Remover
• Chlorine
• Bleach
• Detergent
• Acid
• Household products
• Nail polish remover
• Mercury barometer and thermometer

 

Flammable solids and liquids

• Ammonia
• Paint
• Gasoline
• Household products
• Fire starter

 

Flammable gases:

• Aerosols
• Air fresening
• Small bottle of compressed gas

 

Toxic and infectious products:

• Poison
• Cyanide
• Arsenic
• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Acetone

 

Radioactive materials

Highly magnetic materials

Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides

 

4 - LIQUIDS, GELS AND AEROSOLS

Liquids, gels and aerosols are allowed in cabin if packaged in small quantities (100 ml maximum per product), in a transparent plastic bag (e.g.: Ziploc) measuring approximately 20 cm x 20 cm, with a capacity not exceeding one liter (only one bag per person).

Beverages, foods and other items purchased in the boarding area under customs control can be carried on board the aircraft without limits on quantity or volume, provided they are kept in their sealed and transparent bag with proof of purchase.

Exceptions:

The products below are allowed if needed during the flight without any restriction:

• Food for baby being less than 2 years old
• Medicines with prescription or declaration of a doctor
• Food for a special diet

 

5 - MEDICINES AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

If you need to transport medicines in cabin, it is recommended that you keep your prescription as well as your medicines’ packaging and instructions leaflet for security checks purposes. Besides, if your medicines need to keep refrigerated, please make your arrangements beforehand as Air Tahiti Nui cannot keep them refrigerated on board.

If you need to carry medical equipment in cabin, e.g.: syringes, you should declare it at safety checks.

 

6 - POWDERS

For all passengers traveling to or via the U.S.A.
For all passengers departing from New Zealand or Australia.
As of June 30, 2018, new measures limit the transport of powders and any other fine particles or ground, crushed or disintegrated substances, e.g.: flour, sugar, coffee, powdered milk, sand, powdered vanilla, etc.).
It is strictly prohibited to transport powder with a capacity exceeding 350 ml (12 oz) in hand luggage. It should be carried in your checked luggage.

Exceptions:

• Food for baby being less than 2 years old
• Medicines with prescription or declaration of a doctor
• Funeral ashes
• Items purchased in duty free stores at the airport kept in their sealed and transparent bag with proof of purchase

 

7 - PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

If you are traveling to the United States, be sure all your electronic devices (e.g. computers, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, game consoles, cameras, etc.) are charged. They may be checked for proper function and if they do not turn on, your device may be confiscated.

For further information, please contact our Safety Department.
Tel: +689 40 86 61 32    OR    +689 40 86 60 85
Email: suretetn@airtahitinui.pf

 

8 - LITHIUM CELLS & BATTERIES

The conditions for transporting electronic devices and their spare batteries depend on:

• The power rating in Watt/hours (Wh)
• The amount of lithium in grams (g)

There are 3 types of batteries based on their power rating in watt-hours (Wh)

•    France: Paris and French towns and cities, plus Brussels (Codeshare partner SNCF and Air France)
•    United-States: Los Angeles and other American cities (Codeshare partner American Airlines)
•    Japan: Tokyo and other Asian countries (Codeshare partner Japan Airlines)
•    New Zealand: Auckland and other New Zealand cities (Codeshare partner Air New-Zealand)
•    Australia: Sydney (Codeshare partner Qantas)
•    New Caledonia: Noumea (Codeshare partner Aircalin)
•    South Korea: Seoul (Codeshare partner Korean Air)
•    Chile: Santiago (Codeshare partner LATAM)