Our mission et values

Every single day, Air Tahiti offers you a unique travel experience with an unforgettable Polynesian welcome. Air Tahiti embodies te natiraa o te mau motu, the vital link, connecting the islands of French Polynesia and people.

Proud of our origins and resolutely looking to the future, Air Tahiti contributes to the well-being of our communities and the future generations, preserving Polynesia's natural and cultural heritage, through its many social actions.

Air Tahiti, te natiraa o te mau motu

• More than a simple story, Air Tahiti is a living legend, following on from the fabled heroes of the past. With magical fishhooks the demigods Maui, Hiro, Tafa’i, Ru and Hina hauled up fish from the depths of the Pacific Ocean, fish that transformed into islands once they reached the surface.
• A timeless legend that tells the story of the greatest navigators in human history, the ancient Polynesians.
• This is why, for over 65 years now, the company proudly displays the fishhooks that have enabled us to connect the islands and people of 48 destinations from 5 archipelagos, as well as their visitors.
• Deeply rooted in Polynesian culture, the company embodies the values of Polynesian hospitality, promoting Polynesian culture and heritage in all its diversity.

Air Tahiti is:

• The islands of Tahiti’s original domestic airline
• 48 destinations across 5 archipelagos, forming a network the size of Europe or the USA
• 49 offices on Tahiti and the outer islands
• 1,400 Polynesian staff working to serve you 7 days a week.
• Elegant uniforms in Polynesian colors, showcasing Polynesian design in both the fabric and tailoring.
• On board: Announcements are made in 3 languages, French, English and Tahitian, and local fruit juices are served as refreshments. Inflight sales items promote local artists and creations. The in-flight magazine has articles about Polynesian destinations and the cultural and natural heritage.
• 3 airline websites (PF, FR, US) + 1 website for its local tour operator
• 1 flight service, assistance international flights to Tahiti (with check-in, boarding, cleaning) and an FBO
• A maintenance center recognized by ATR for the quality of its service.

Air Tahiti, the first tattooed eco-friendly airline in the world

​​​​​​​Air Tahiti offers a unique travel experience thanks to:

• A fleet of 10 ATR aircraft, the most eco-friendly in the sector, consuming 40% less CO2 than a jet plane.
• Seats by expliseat, the lightest in the world, made using recycled materials.
• Aircraft tattooed, both inside and out. The motifs, drawn from Polynesian heritage, were created by students and teachers at Tahiti’s Centre des Métiers d'Arts and applied by Adhetec, the world leader in aircraft adhesives. The first aircraft was tattooed in 2018, as part of the company's 60th anniversary celebrations. Since then, other aircraft have been decorated with tattoo designs from all of the 5 archipelagos.
• A new aircraft, Atanua, inspired by Marquesan cultural heritage, is the first aircraft to have its tattoos indelibly painted on by ATR in June 28, 2023. The work was carried out in collaboration with the Centre des Métiers d'Arts and the Académie des Marquises.