Air Tahiti Nui

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Baggage information

Carry-on Baggage
Passengers (except infants) on Air Tahiti Nui are allowed the following carry-on baggage:
Flights to all Destinations (All Class of Services)
Adult / Child (From 2 years old)
1 bag plus Personal item
Maximum dimensions (length + width + height) 45 in / 115 cm.
Maximum weight per piece  22lbs/10 kilos.
Infant (0-23 months old) -  not applicable
In addition to your maximum allowance, the following personal items are permitted in the cabin (except infants): walking stick, cane or crutches, handbag or pocket book, small camera case or binoculars, Infant bag or baby food, briefcase or laptop computer with case.

Checked Baggage
Flights to all Destinations (Exception: Japan )
Adult / Child (From 2 years old)
Economy class - 2 checked bags, maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height) and maximum weight 50 lbs / 23kgs
First/Business class - 2 checked bags, maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/158 cm (length + width + height) and maximum weight 70 lbs / 32kgs
Infant (0-23 months old)- for all classes is allowed 1 checked bag plus 1 folding stroller, maximum weight up to 22 lbs / 10 kg's
Flights To/From Japan
Adult / Child (From 2 years old)
Economy class - maximum weight 30kg's Free, Maximum Dimensions (length + width + height in total) 62" / 158
First/Business class - maximum weight 40kg's Free, Maximum Dimensions (length + width + height in total) 62" / 158
Infant (0-23 months old) - 1 piece of 10 Kg's plus 1 folding stroller

Special items accepted as part of your FREE allowance:
NOTE: guitars, surfboards and other similar items can only be checked in on a limited release basis. By traveling with these items you do so at your own risk. You will be asked to sign a waiver at the check-in counter waiving the airline of all responsibility. We suggest that you purchase travel insurance that may cover expenses that are beyond the airlines responsibility.
A MAXIMUM total of 4 pieces per passenger allowed, including the 2 free and 2 excess baggage.

Children information

Traveling with Children
For international travel, all infants/babies, children, and minors must have a valid passport and comply with immigration requirements of the destination country. In some countries, infants/babies may need a reference on a parent’s passport. Check with Air Tahiti Nui, your travel arranger, or the consulate of the countries visited.

Infants / Babies:
- The fare for infants/babies up to two years old is 10 percent of the applicable available fare at the time of booking. This does not guarantee that the infant/baby will have their own seat to sit in.
- Bassinets may be available upon request; however, they may not be suitable for larger infants/babies. (Not available for infants aged 8 months or older, or weighing 10kgs or more.)

Accompanied Minors:
- Children aged between 2 and 11 qualify for a child fare
- If accompanied by a third party or non-family member to a foreign country, children under the age of 15, may also need a certificate allowing them to leave the country.
- Even if accompanied by a guardian or third party, children must have a valid passport, or reference on a parent's passport, depending on the destination.
-  Always check with the consulate of the country you are traveling to confirm details before traveling.
Unaccompanied Minors:
- From 5 - 14 years old, children can travel alone on Air Tahiti Nui international flights. Please notify our reservation agents.
- The Local Air Tahiti Nui office will send the parent or guardian a special unaccompanied minor ticket jacket. This ticket jacket contains carbonized forms that must be completed and presented at Check-in.
- Their guardian fills in a " itinerary sheet", which is also signed by the person expressly designated to meet them on arrival. This person must provide identification and sign the "itinerary sheet."

Before Leaving:
Besides their passports, prepare a bag with everything your children may need during the flight (pullover, medicine, books, etc...)
Minimum check-in time on our flights is 3 hours 30 minutes for children traveling alone. Before leaving the airport, you are required to wait until an Air Tahiti Nui agent confirms the flight departure.

Pets

Pets travelling in the cabin
Pets that meet the following qualifications can travel in the passenger cabin:
- Only cats, dogs, small tame birds (i.e. canaries, budgerigars) in cages covered with a piece of fabric, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits.
- The following breeds of dog are not permitted for travel in the passenger cabin: Stafforshire terrier, mastiff (boerbull), tosa, and pitbull. This includes any dog that is a mix of one of the breeds mentioned with any other breed.
- Small rodents can not travel in the passenger cabin with unaccompanied minors.
- One pet per passenger is permitted.
- Pet must be under 5 kg. / 11 lb. and fit under the passenger's seat.
- Your pet has all necessary health documents required by your destination (see below for more information).
Pets travel as checked baggage
- Pets over 5 kg. / 11 lb. must travel as checked baggage.
- Your pet must remain in its kennel for the duration of the flight.
- Your pet has all necessary health documents required by your destination (see below for more information).
Charges
Fee for animal in the passenger cabin: $80 from Los Angeles to Paris, 80 EUR from Paris to Los Angeles.
Fee for animal checked as baggage: $110 from Los Angeles to Paris, 120 EUR from Paris to Los Angeles.
Kennel requirements
In addition to the size and weight maximums, the USDA and Air Tahiti Nui require that kennels meet the following requirements:
- Maximum dimensions: 45x35x20 cm. / 17.7x13.8x7.9 in.
- Be properly ventilated, but not allow any part of the animal from protruding outside of the container.
- Be made of metal, plastic, or wicker, but not cardboard.
Health documentation
While Air Tahiti Nui does not require a health certificate for your animal, some States and Countries do require health documents. As it is the passenger's responsibility to be aware of all regulations, you should consult your veterinarian and the Department of Agriculture to ensure that your animal will comply with all requirements.
The following countries served by Air Tahiti Nui do not allow the importation of animals: French Polynesia, New Zealand, Japan, Australia.