Air Tahiti Nui Named Top International Business Class for Wine by Global Traveler's 2025 “Wines on the Wing” Awards
Los Angeles, August 1, 2025
Air Tahiti Nui has once again earned international recognition for its exceptional in-flight wine program, winning Top International Business Class Overall at the 2025 edition of Global Traveler’s prestigious Wines on the Wing competition. This honor celebrates the airline’s Poerava Business Class wine list, curated in partnership with Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier of the World (2000) and Best Sommelier of France (1990).
In this year’s competition, featuring blind tastings judged by an expert panel of sommeliers and wine professionals, Air Tahiti Nui received multiple accolades:
Poerava Business Class Accolades:
- Winner – Top International Business Class Overall
- 1st Place – Best White Wine in International Business Class: AOC Les Grands Terroirs Samuel Billaud Chablis 2023
- 3rd Place – Best Red Wine in International Business Class: AOC Margaux Blason D'Issan 2019
Moana Premium Class Accolades:
- Winner – Top White Wine in International Premium Economy: Château de Montguéret Petit Saint Louis Saumur Blanc AOP TSCL
- Winner – Top Red Wine in International Premium Economy: Château Le Vieux Fort Cru Bourgeois Médoc AOP
"At Air Tahiti Nui, we believe that exceptional wine is an essential part of the journey.” Caroline Borawski, the airline’s Vice President of the Americas, continued, “Curating a selection that not only represents the best of French vineyards but also complements the Polynesian warmth onboard is a true privilege. These awards celebrate the passion and dedication behind every bottle we serve."
These awards underscore Air Tahiti Nui’s ongoing commitment to providing world-class service and a memorable dining experience that begins the moment passengers step onboard.
