Air Tahiti Nui 787 Business Class Trip Report CDG - LAX

Flying on Air Tahiti Nui's Business Class from Paris CDG airport to Los Angeles LAX on this competitive route. How does a Pacific Island carrier compete on this highly competitive and lucrative city pair? The seats might be less competitive but can this award-winning design carrier hold up against the mights of the US and French giants?
Having paid for the tickets and cheapest fares online around the $3000 mark, there were high expectations. But they are competitively priced against the likes of Air France. Travelling as a couple these seats certainly are perfect, but for solo travellers they do little to offer any form of privacy.
But what was the stand out feature on this flight review? Was it the food? The amenities? The seat or the service? As for as design airlines go, the livery of the Air Tahiti Nui plane is hard to beat, but the interiors might need a small upgrade to compete with the new wave of boutique carriers taking to the skies.
Have you flown Air Tahiti Nui? Let us know in the comments below!

[@BenEDavisMusic]

Well the secret is out! This is one of my favourite routes. I’ve taken it 2X’s now in business. Not only is the 787 a phenomenal plane, but the Air Tahiti Nui flight attendants are warm and the service is above any US international carrier in business. It’s not a “flagship” business seat meaning it’s a smaller seat and there are 2 seats on the window. It’s the business seat that AA uses for their domestic trans-continental flight, but it’s a good seat and the service in my opinion makes up for it. The BEST part of the flight are the high end Tahitian rums (which might be served upon request only) but now you know. So enjoy one of my favourite airlines. You’ll love it so much, you’ll want to continue on to Tahiti once you land at LAX. Safe travels ✈️

[@user-rm3ds6pk4q]

I flew the same flight in mid April. I had a great experience onboard. Sat in a window seat with the seat next was unoccupied. However at CDG the lounge was closed because of some restructuring due to the Olympic games. I will fly it again if I have the opportunity but better business class seats would be a game changer for them.

[@garryb131]

French Polynesia always has the essence of the exotic and this translates into the styling of the aircraft, inside and out. Yes, as you say, the seating lets down the business product but an airline is more than it's business class so I wouldn't judge them solely on that alone nor their graphic designs. As for your video....balanced, comprehensive and enjoyable viewing.

[@thedesignairvideo]

Thank you for the lovely comments

[@sarahp3071]

As always a delightful comprehensive report from DesignAir . There are many factors within this report to make me consider AirTahiti Nui as my carrier for my next flight to LA . Well done DesignAir !

[@marcambouphaure]

What a great flight report!! I love it.❤😊

[@thedesignairvideo]

Thanks a ton!

[@genieford2047]

Well done!

[@rachelmcdonald7662]

will be flying air France from PPT to LAX . Air Tahiti NUI was much higher cost wise. Thanks for such a well done video

[@thedesignairvideo]

Thanks so much!

[@icon_ic]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ is all I have to say

[@michaeljay3629]

Beautiful & informative video as always. (& of course I loved the wink at 10:56 😉)

[@thedesignairvideo]

You're getting good at spotting them now!

[@A380_Flyer]

One day i will fly air tahiti nui. One of my bucket list exotic airlines lol

[@tavita8699]

Iorana now please do not take this the wrong way but the Tiare flower is pronounced Ti as in Tea a as in a re as in red Tiare Air Tahiti Nui is a great airline but definately not the top airline in the Pacific Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways have far more rewards and talked about inflight service especially Fiji Airways Air Tahiti nui is a Polynesian Airline with a french twist being the islands of Tahiti's national carrier Do not get me wrong Air Tahiti nui is a great airline but has a reprutation for long delays and hit and miss menus I loved your vlog it is a shame you did not continue onto Papeete and beyond Another time prehaps Mauruuru Na'na' P.S.Your wink melts hearts🔥

[@shizumaakiyama3129]

I would never fly an airline that has two seat in the window because i’m not paying business to sit next to people.

[@thedesignairvideo]

It's an interesting comment, as 10 years ago, this would have been normal and many airlines still have side by side seating, but it's becoming less common now.

[@Tuhiti.s]

Air Tahiti Nui has configured its cabin according to its clientele, mainly couples.

[@wellardsmith3629]

Are you surprised their not friendly to British... think about it.

[@Tuhiti.s]

how do you see it?

[@colinrenfrew48]

Another freebie review. Hmmmm

[@thedesignairvideo]

Actually, I paid for this flight, thanks for watching!