Tahitian Dreamliner: Air Tahiti Nui - The Most Exotic 787

I hopped on an Air Tahiti Nui Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Auckland to Papeete, French Polynesia. Air Tahiti Nui 787 is the most colorful and the most exotic 787 I’ve flown. Flight attendants gave out tiara flowers to passengers. The flight was an immersive experience of Tahitian culture.
I literally traveled back in time and gained a day by flying from the earliest time zone (New Zealand) to the last timezone (Tahiti) by crossing the dateline on this flight. Tahiti is located in the middle of the South Pacific with isolation. The nearest diversion point is Cook Island. As a nice welcome, Polynesian music was performed after landing at Papeete Faa’a International Airport.
I spent a day exploring the island of Papeete by visiting a waterfall and spending some time planespotting. Next week, I will fly on Air Tahiti domestically to explore the Tahitian Islands of Huahine and Bora Bora.

[@aadithya7139]

Love to visit Tahiti one day. All I need is a plan, moneh and some goddamn faith

[@cB3n.5jBtAA9.-a]

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[@unkermus7581]

Doesn't matter if you are doing less review Sam, the fact is the videos you are doing now is getting better and better. I like the part when the flight attendant told you, "you better watch it and fasten your safety belt". 😀

[@SamChui]

Thank you. I am doing more video of aviation experiences. Airlines, Airports, airshows, flying are all part of that.

[@sayyamzahid505]

I live in Karachi Pakistan I like your comments

[@valayanghatmadhav9438]

our next dream place to visit ❤by watching your video did give us a better insight 😀. Now I know what to request for the big tray of food 😋 Thank you Sam 🥰

[@paulsupronojr.4976]

ARE getting better . . . 😆

[@paulsupronojr.4976]

5:20 . . Chablis, every time ! 🤗

[@GreenerGrass]

Wow! Great video Sam! Really loved the scenes from the ground. You’re a great ambassador for Tahiti. Can’t wait to visit and will 100% fly with Air Tahiti Nui!

[@LINJ638]

Jeb why is there a Chief Training instructor pilot on the second leg of the B787 flight back to New Zealand?

[@SamChui]

Thanks Jeb!

[@Flight_360]

opinion on the armtrack meat balls jeb

[@manuheber9011]

"French bee" by A 350!😆

[@Anton-te2xe]

Fly French Bee! At least once!

[@lewtetshin163]

Absolutely the most beautiful island in the Pacific. The Polynesian are the most friendly people in the Pacific. I was there in the 80's doing garments businesses. Always love the place, the people, the food and the beautiful islands. Bora Bora , always that beautiful until now. I used to fly there by UTA , a French long haul carrier , made a few stops from Singapore- Jakarta - Noumea - Tahiti ( FAAA) Too sad, i m old now, in my 80s ,can no longer travel to Tahiti anymore. But, the memories will always be with me forever. Thank you to the people of Tahiti and thank you Tahiti.

[@andybellais7954]

🤙mauruuru (thanks)

[@Alorio-Gori]

❤

[@Brijesht86]

thank you for sharing

[@derrickweerawardane3517]

I was reading de impressive comments about Air Thathi nui since I have been working for Airliines for around 25 yes.I worked for UTA French Airllines in Colombo Sri Lanka and was happy to see a client who had flown UTA French Airlines, Yes UTA flew a few times a week to Thathi...it was a great Airline and I have many Happy memories.

[@christopherangia4572]

Thanks for sharing ❤ #Tahitian

[@danielj3010]

This is the happiest I have ever seen Sam, extremely grateful for the team around him. Man, what an experience - no first class seating required!

[@jayofthebuj]

You just said what I wanted to say. Sam was glowing! I'm so happy for him. Bora Bora is definitely getting into my travel adventure.

[@citibear57]

I agree! Even I was smiling throughout the video.

[@SamChui]

Thank you for your nice comment. I found the experience onboard Air Tahiti Nui was so immersive to the Tahitian culture. Definitely a special treat!

[@ruinedcraft4830]

True. I am enjoying this video. I would like to try flying with them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XSi4Crp7CEgKM

[@pflaffik]

This is my opinion about whats a great flight too, not exactly this but to experience something interesting and rare. Great flights isnt about first class seats or impeccable service, something as simple as eating an exotic fish meal beats every crappy salmon served in 1st class. My best flight ever had zero comfort, no meal, no drinks, no attendant and very strong wind.

[@will_274]

Very enjoyable video. Good to see Polynesia getting it’s Tourism back. A beautiful place to visit.

[@ting236le]

I was there in 2019, the island of Tahiti itself is great, especially the wild interior, but the real beauty of French Polynesia is on the outer islands, Bora Bora, Huahine, the Tuamotu archipelago, the Marquesas islands, the Gambier, it's literally the postcard definition of paradise on Earth, you still get all the modern world comfort but free from all the stress, pollution, crowds and other problems of bigger places.

[@TheListenerCanon]

Did you taste the MANGOES!?

[@TheListenerCanon]

I would love to go Tahiti, but I need some MUNEH, a PLAN, and some GODDAMN FAITH!

[@danielmayombwe6508]

Almost fell in love with your flight attendant. Very beautiful Island with equally beautiful people.

[@driver288]

Sam. I have to agree on your statement on your videos no longer being reviews. You are absolutely right! They are experiences. Tastefully produced with your unique insights and access to a lot of interviews, private showings, air shows, interviews with industry giants like executives and enthusiasts. They are professional engaging and a clear stand out in the flora of aviation videos. Your fame in the industry surely must be a problem trying to make reviews any longer too. Let others do the reviews. There are a lot of capable KZbinrs for that. You be you! Keep evolving your channel.

[@SamChui]

Thanks for your kind comment. The motive of my channel has always been sharing my own aviation experience with my viewers. I would like to use my power to influence positively about the one thing i love; Aviation

[@brucemcabee5042]

I flew Air Tahiti Nui in late May and enjoyed them so much. I was supposed to fly that flight from Auckland to Papeete, but my Qantas flight from Melbourne was delayed and they sent me to L.A to catch the Air Tahiti Nui flight from there. Tahiti is absolutely beautiful and I have to get back there

[@ea6398]

I really like the crew so natural! And love the uniforms of the crew also the look of the aircraft! Wonderful 😂

[@Andrew182]

This is definitely one of the most unique and beautiful B787s I’ve ever seen! Air Tahiti is a really good airline, their flights turn into very interesting adventures))) Thanks for another magnificent video Sam 👍

[@mrsporty9669]

Everybody is smiling. So nice 🏡

[@ahmedwadee21]

Loved the aircraft footage from both outside and outside upon landing Absolutely stunning

[@chrismcdonald8536]

Tahiti / Mo'orea was my last international trip (Dec 2019/Jan 2020) before Covid hit. By far the most beautiful country I've visited to date! Just returned from Fiji and it doesn't compare to the beauty and hospitality of Tahiti.

[@katewhite2465]

Tahiti, heavenly paradise on earth. ATN has a gorge livery. Exiting/Boarding via tar mac is a rarity, especially onto a jumbo, these days. Absolutely stunning views.

[@mamamoose2700]

Flew to Tahiti a few years ago and then to Bora Bora. It was amazing! Love the statues everywhere.

[@LancasterJackster]

Plot twist: The plane crashes into ocean and all the passengers wake up in Guarma.

[@TraveldenganDon]

Thank you Sam for inspiring and helping me to create cool travel videos, it helped me boosting up my travel page to over 1k sub finally 😊😊✨✨ I envy you for your unprecedented access to various things, such as flight deck interviews, walk around inspection with the captain. But, I must admit, you have totally earned it through your vlogs. I don't miss your posts at all. Yet another good video/vlog.

[@johnmcmahon8616]

Well said

[@LINJ638]

Lucky him. Poor us. He is people friendly, hadn't been me, not a chance.

[@steinrich56]

@@johnmcmahon8616 I agree.......he is a lucky guy, but he does great stuff too. Keep it up Sam....!

[@bankertrekker]

Even airline sector need his support, marketing , millions of future traveler seeing him, and marketing ppl know that! This is not priority but requirements of airline companies #Bankertrekker

[@SamChui]

Thank you for your comment and for spreading the love of aviation.

[@theflyer4916]

Love your videos Sam! I’m an airline pilot myself however I love your presentations. Wonderfully entertaining to be part of your travels throughout the world. Keep up the great work and happy flying!

[@KauaiAnne]

I LOVE Air Tahiti Hui!! Best airline I've ever flown.

[@madman123287]

As a kiwi I want to wish you warm welcome to New Zealand and the surrounding areas :) hope you get to travel and sight see while you are here :)

[@madman123287]

@AugustAura Kia Ora 🥰🥰

[@madman123287]

@AugustAura Kei te pai au 😁😁

[@madman123287]

@AugustAura you 2 :) have a good sleep :)

[@gisellebryan6457]

I looooooove this video the Vous cous and salmon the food the crew hospitality and the plane has a Caribbean feeling 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹✈️✈️✈️✈️

[@Nemiah]

What a gorgeous place! The scenery and views are stunning 🤩 and I gotta say the view at 13:08 is quite nice as well! 😏

[@cB3n.5jBtAA9.-a]

Merci aux hôtesses de l'air dans leurs jolies robes et pour leur amabilité 👌💐

[@virginiedegryse4382]

Nous avons pris le dreamliner bora bora de paris à tahiti via Los Angeles et c'était le vol le plus agreable que nous avons fait malgré les 20h de vol, un equipage incroyable💖💖💖

[@Adam-it3ld]

Those ladies are wearing Beautiful dresses with amazing patterns and colours but modest at the same time all I can say is very nice.

[@filbao8113]

Yap

[@cskvision]

Love Air Tahiti’s livery but to share the flight experience and Polynesian culture and scenery is stunning. Thanks Sam!

[@AaronHarberg]

Seriously one of your best videos. Love when you get the flight deck briefing, great job

[@theresescheuringer8878]

Un grand bravo pour ce Super Video . Nostalgie pur mon fenua , mon paradis et mon île natale. Merci beaucoup , grosses bises de l'autriche.😘😘😘😘❤❤❤❤

[@ianmartin6023]

I flew twice with Air Tahiti NUI from Auckland to Paris via Tahiti , I clocked up about 20,000 air miles which I thought would get me several free flights normally. But because of the huge distances , I didn't have enough miles for even the shortest flight. I flew with Air Tahiti from Paris to Auckland on my birthday, it was my special day for 36 hours due to the timezones. I fell asleep on grass at Papeete Faa airport waiting for the connection and when I woke up I was surrounded by huge crabs. There was a McDonald's in Papeete and most of the women actually do wear flowers behind their ears. I had a tattoo done there, "tattoo" is a Tahitian word ! Beautiful airline with great food. It's always a big shock when leaving Auckland to hear French on the speaker.

[@Justin87878]

Why do you think you would get several free flights?

[@heythave]

I love their Dreamliner 787-9s. I was on one in business class, nonstop from LAX to Paris in 2019 and it was wonderful. Food was excellent and the cabin air was great, no static dry air at all.

[@moneszka326]

The other side of the world for me. I wish I could get there one day after watching this video. Happiness and love of life shines through. Thanks for showing me this paradise. Cheers from Hungary

[@rgm6595]

Always enjoy watching, from the flight, countries and different cultures.

[@TheJacobH_]

What a beautiful destination amd aircraft!!

[@mohammedabdoola2100]

Thank you Sam. For taking us on this mesmerising journey and Showing us the hidden gems, coupled with some Aviation.

[@Dragflyer9669]

This dreamliner lively is really fabulous. I like Sam Chui's clothe too. Last time when you flew on Air NZ, the attire you wore was so gorgeous. THe crew is charming. It reminds me of my experience when I was on my flight to and fro Singapore - Nadi on Fiji Airways. Great video always. 👍☺

[@josshibu1]

Vibrant colours awesome people. Great place. Wonderful video 😊

[@AviaEboyRBX]

Wow, great review Sam! Love this livery and service is amazing.

[@donstravelsandrants.]

Beautiful colour scheme on Air Tahiti. 👍😊💙🇵🇫

[@philiphema2678]

Les belles isles de Tahiti. J'aime beaucoup❤️

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[@Alex_BF]

woah ! Beautiful aircraft, beautiful people, beautiful places !

[@theoadelaidabondocabe7261]

Mr. Sam Chui, Congratulations to you for your remarkable videos that you travels with so many great airlines in 2022❤❤❤

[@ryori4176]

Great work Sam, thanks for travelling for us. Wow Tahiti.

[@hoomanAdnan]

I always admire these islands around ocean 🙌🏼❤️ ❤️ From Chittagong Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@stevedolesch9241]

I actually like this airline Sam. The colours, no thrills but what a welcome!

[@mrman3938]

The wing flex always gets me on the 787. Love it.

[@valsquyres]

Exemplary camera work. I loved everything about this video! Fantastic airline and people, especially the three ladies.

[@ohdundalk]

Sam, I've always enjoyed your focus on all aspects of the flight, showing the amazing cockpit/cabin crew and the economy seats & meals (as well as business), and your plane spotting. I'm tiring of so many business class trip reports out there on KZbin. Always enjoy your videos!

[@2CoolLindz]

We just got back 2 months ago. We LOVED staying in first class. We used our travel points. I felt like a celebrity.

[@normabell3205]

Tahiti is definitely on my bucket list

[@henrysantos121]

Another amazing video well done.. absolutely the best ever.👍.

[@bill1806]

loving the livery and great colours. Awesome 👌

[@anilprasad732]

Thanks sam to show us the beautiful island nation and its colourful people of Tahiti.

[@bartsimpson955]

Always gettng better, Sam. You’re the best. Very professional videos.

[@haydenriggsnz]

I like how you said it was more of your personal travel experience, rather than a review. I think you have progressed into this, rather than a review guy. As always a great video, and an amazing production standard.

[@SamChui]

Thank you. I hope through my video and lens to take my audience on a journey together. It is the "experience" counts!

[@haydenriggsnz]

@@SamChui oh yeah it gave me an awesome view, it was like being there with you !!. Lets face it when you get really successful like you (through your hard work), you get recognized more, you get flagged in airline booking systems, maybe get free-bees, invites to review etc....but by being transparent, it makes it more believable. I think we all like the romance of air travel, so no need to take the gloss off it to much, by being overly transparent !!, but just give us a hint of it (we still like to dream). I think also from a business perspective, keeping it semi real is less of a long term business risk for you. Your long term fan Hayden.

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[@michaeldavis9289]

Subscribed because this man is off the chain super nice with well presented even educational vacationing videos with amazing women as attendants. Even the 1st officer of the first group of pilots he was grinning from ear to ear full of life enjoying his job. How I envy such ppl but all I want for them is success and happiness Wish I had chosen any part of this for my life but oh well

[@chamilaherath5769]

At times I feel we learn the world of aviation and cultures thanks to your effort, good on ya my mate for your best effort to educate all of us through your fantastic efforts. Love you brother.

[@cathybaldry7822]

First Officer of that first flight is a fine looking looking gentleman ❤️

[@hitiurataeatua]

Totally agree 😍

[@johnxina2712]

TAHITI, IT'S A MAGICAL PLACE

[@cB3n.5jBtAA9.-a]

Merci pour ce vol partagé 👍🏝️❤️

[@FelixCervantes]

Brings back so many memories, I was on the same flight right when Covid hit, still remember being serenaded while waiting to get our temperature checked.

[@denijkerksetreinspotter]

This looks like an amazing airline! Really enjoyed this video, ty Sam!

[@metalgearsolidsnake6978]

Nice to see that you are always happy and smiling, alot of people can learn from you. Good video again:)

[@christopherangia4572]

This is the most beautiful airplane ✈️ in the world ❤ thank TAHITI

[@stroseblue]

Sam, what a wonderful video. Such a romantic place. The people are adorable!!! I love the symmetrical pattens and bright colours on board

[@jspohl]

I love the flower on the tail. 🌸

[@hinavai3720]

Miss my island home🥲❤️ Tahiti Raiatea❤️

[@supericeman1]

I saw a Air Tahiti 787 Dreamliner at LAX planespotting back in August, cool to see you fly on it, what an experience!

[@irfanashraf3315]

Thank you Sam for showing us great videos.

[@LuvSubbin]

I love the fact that the flight attendants change. I assume they wear the shirt/pants for take-off and landing in case of an emergency and they need to function. Yet, while cruising they wear more elegant attire. Nice touch.

[@dabuya]

Exotic. Definitely a bucket list destination. Thank you for sharing!

[@tuilagiv9990]

I keep watching this over and over! Thank you Sam for flying on one of the pacific airlines. Looking forward to watching your video on Fiji Airways! ❤

[@hiflite2925]

I really enjoyed your video Sam. It is a happy video, and everybody on board Air Tahiti seemed so genuine and nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@flanerpete2040]

Awesome! Tahiti is on my bucket list...

[@dayanatanetoa4874]

Thank you for sharing my beautiful country of Tahiti 🤙🤙🤙 can't wait to see you on the next video ❤️

[@dayanatanetoa4874]

I don't know how to do it ,I don't have telegram 🙁

[@Franeux]

Wonderful aircraft, beautiful cabin, gorgeous crew, amazing destination! So much joy in this video!

[@rusty2082]

Thanks, Sam for coming to New Zealand hoped you enjoyed it! 🇳🇿

[@AlejandroCamno]

Sam just brights my day with every video 😂 such a happy and hard working man

[@hamatmbaye1011]

amazing video, incredible spotting !

[@teuraiteraitehina9482]

Thank you Sam for been over there and to put in light our best and prettier airline Air Tahiti Nui thank you very much

[@marilynnweisser3284]

Great report! Amazing! Thank you!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍👍👏

[@sajidrazi6399]

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[@cB3n.5jBtAA9.-a]

Il y a trop à manger !!! Je partage avec mon voisin 😋

[@odawgisboss1486]

Looks nice, but I went to Tahiti on a trolley from saint denis.

[@iron6015]

Yup, trolleys are the best way to get to Tahiti. At least you avoid getting shipwrecked in Guarma

[@daidavies6210]

Going back in time I gotta try that.❤

[@user-dc2wx4qr1q]

いつも素晴らしい映像を有り難うございます🛫

[@rudyhachey7440]

thank you for sharing. short trip but very beautiful scenry. great aircraft and awesome staff. meals delicious

[@FreeDom-lb7gp]

Amazing landscape.

[@angeliquec.4888]

Great content. Love all of your videos, including this one. I flew Air Tahiti Nui back in March of 2019. I loved it, it was just when the Dreamliners were just being used. We got lucky to fly in one. The one great thing about this airline is that children 11 and under fly free from LAX to PPT. I took advantage of that as my children were 9 and 10 at the time. We went onto Moorea by ferry and then back to PPT for a commuter to Bora Bora. They will never forget this trip for as long as they live.

[@mylesmcswiney4991]

I remember arriving in Tahiti and the scent in the air. Just amazing

[@phurwitzma]

Love this video where we see you doing more than just the flight!

[@avanzjp6831]

1:47 I know it’s because of the time zones but it’s still very strange to hear someone say “we’re gonna arrive yesterday” lol

[@aigul5881]

Tahiti is my dream! I’ve been dreaming about the Tahiti for over 7 years now

[@Eyob797]

Beautiful aviation Vlog.

[@divyarajsingh97]

Always enjoy your videos Sam how diffrent it is from country to country and culture to culture thanks keep up the good work wish you many great flying hours ahead!!

[@michaelhughes3273]

Tahiti and Bora Bora is amazing. Snorkeling, and diving is A number 1.

[@wizardzx2]

We absolutely loved to see your trek and the country. Please show us more of the locations you visit.