Air Tahiti Nui review by Mark Brill

10 June 2006

JFK-CDG-JFK in Economy 14 May - 5 Jun, 2006. I was really impressed by this airline, the comfortable seating, and its cabin crew. Both the outbound and return flights were less than half full so there was ample room to stretch out in the middle seats (4 abreast which makes for a nice single bed). The aircraft is very quiet, the IFE interesting (individual monitors a big plus), the food better than on some other airlines, and wine or beer at no extra charge, unlike some U.S. flag carriers. Cabin crew pleasant and attentive, but not invasive. My frequent flier miles on American Airlines notwithstanding, Air Tahiti Nui trumps them when it comes to ease of checking in at both JFK and CDG. I would definitely fly Air Tahiti Nui again.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Michele Fox

10 June 2006

Excellent airline, great service. Wonderful to be able to fly directly to Tahiti from New York. Will recommend it to anyone interested in going to Tahiti.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Michel de Bona

1 June 2006

CDG-LAX-CDG in Y class. Check in at CDG took an hour and 15 minutes. Many people in line were complaining about how long it was taking. There were 6-7 check-in counters but very slow. Check-in personnel told me it was due to problems with several children's tickets. Security took another 20 minutes. No punch was served on either flight. The tiare flower given to every passenger was a nice touch (although you have to get rid of it when you land in LAX due to US requirements). Flight attendants were very pleasant, attractive and their uniforms are very nice. They look very good even after 12 hours in the air. I was disappointed by meals because quantities were minimal and I was hungry between meals. The second hot meal on the CDG-LAX flight was a piece of quiche, which was cold. Snacks were available at certain times of the flight (sandwiches and peanuts). Flight attendants came by with water about 5-6 times on the way to LAX but not on the flight to CDG - they were generally absent after serving the meal. The entertainment selection was quite varied but there were only a few good quality films. The seat recline is quite generous but it tends to bother the person behind because legroom is limited.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Jean Abou-Eid

13 May 2006

LAX - CDG - LAX: Very comfortable airline, quiet and smooth. A340s do a good job on such routes. IFE fairly good. Food okay, and the service was one of the best I've ever encountered.

Air Tahiti Nui review by F Rie

13 May 2006

SYD-PPT-NYC (JFK) and thought the service was very good. The cabin crew were really friendly, the in-flight entertainment and meals were great, and the transit time was fantastic. On the flight from Sydney to New York, we disembarked and embarked straight on to the New York onward flight. On the flight from New York to Sydney there was about a 2 hour stop over. Being able to avoid the massive lines and problems associated with transiting through LAX was great. Would recommend them!

Air Tahiti Nui review by Dario Crusafon

6 May 2006

SYD to PPT and after spending one week in Bora Bora. we flew to New York with the Global Explorer Ticket from OneWorld. Both flights in Business Class. Excellent services on board, very, very attentive cabin crew and excellent meal. IFE excellent. The cabin crew changes their clothes during the flight. Checking in SYD and PPT extremely fast even we had a little problem in SYD as they couldn't find our reservation as we had a ticket from Qantas.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Bob Lichtman

2 May 2006

Air Tahiti roundtrip from LAX-PPT in First Class. It was like the good old days. Superb service, food, seats, and amenities. Genuine full-size French china, Christofle silver. The best I've experienced in at least 20 years.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Dusan Jovanovic

26 April 2006

JFK-PPT-SYD and back with an outbound 7-night stopover in Tahiti/Moorea. Great deal, with 2-nights free if you buy through TN at amazing Sofitel in Tahiti. Planes less than half- full, good service, newest Airbus particularly good. Travelling back, the shortest direct flight from Australia to JFK. Somewhat slow check-in at JFK, but understandable given the amount of luggage and sports equipment people take to these places.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Jon Sykuta

20 April 2006

LAX-PPT-SYD in Manoa Economy class. LAX-PPT flight was quite empty so I managed to snatch a row of 4 seats together to stretch out. I was somewhat disappointed by the food, however, the wine selection was great. IFE was great - really enjoyed it. Flight attendants were excellent, and cabin and plane were immaculate - much nicer that the 747's to and from US with Qantas and United. PPT-SYD flight is a late one - leaves at 2am! Flight was much busier, but not full. Still lots of room in economy. I would definately fly TN again, especially for flying to and from the US and Australia. Only disadvantage is that they are not on a frequent flyer awards program (ie Star Alliance or One World), but have their own program. All in all, a great airline.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Todd Peterson

7 April 2006

Just got back from LAX-CDG-LAX roundtrip on TN in Y class. Though I travel to Europe every few months this was my first time on TN. Both flights right on time. Neither were full. Each way check-in was a breeze. At CDG American Airlines and Continental check-in and boarding was crazy like a cattle stampede, whereas TN was the way it should be - calm, organized, and easy. Vegetarian meals were surprisingly good, if somewhat unfilling. Much better than the mystery food on most international carriers. CDG-LAX flight was on perhaps their newest A340 (introduced in 2005). Great plane - very quiet and smooth. Y class seating good, but pitch seems to vary by plane and row. "Older" A340 (maybe four years old) on LAX-CDG sector had more comfortable seat and seemed to have more seat pictch (seat 37D). I didn't use the IFE, so can't comment on it. FA's were very nice and helpful. Only complaint was that they ran out of soap in the bathroom on both flights and offered moist towlettes instead. Captain walked through cabin and greeted each passenger during the return flight. Something you never see anymore. Highly recommended.

Air Tahiti Nui review by J Brown

18 March 2006

I flew this airline in Feb. 2006 roundtrip from JFK-PPT-SYD / SYD-PPT- JFK. JFK–PPT leg is a 14 hour trip, and PPT-SYD leg is another 8 hour trip. I was in economy class. The service was A+ excellent! The JFK - PPT flight both ways was not even half full so we had ample room to stretch out! FA's were very attentive and caring, food was ok, and movies were a mixture of new releases and old ones. Interior was one of the best I’ve seen in a long time, very clean. Would definitely recommend flying Air Tahiti anytime! Especially if your going to Sydney, take this airline rather then Qantas. It's much better, and way less crowded.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Mike Wright

18 March 2006

I flew on ATN in February of 2006. LAX-PPT-AKL-PPT-LAX. The airline has excellent food. In economy the seats are actually fairly spacious and the entertainment system is excellent. The cabin on the new plane is wonderful and the outside cameras are also a kick to watch as your flying/landing. The FA's are also pretty helpful. On my LAX-PPT flight the flight was delayed for almost 3 hours with no explanation. Then the PPT-AKL flight was also delayed for an hour with no explanation. When serving food, they only have one person per cart handing out dishes, which made it take a very long time to get a meal when you are wanting to get some sleep. Overall I would say ATN is average airline, the service is good and the price of the flight was even better.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Richard James

16 February 2006

LAX-PPT-LAX in Moana Class Economy. Surprisingly good - probably the best economy flight I've had. Bright, clean, modern Airbus with noticeably quieter engine noise. Helpful FA's with attentive, smiling old-fashioned deferential service - a welcome change from the "Can't you see I'm busy?" attitude on some other airlines. Decent legroom, good IFE, reasonable food and a choice of good wines or Nicholas Feuillate champagne in Economy can't be bad. A very good choice for a long haul flight to French Polynesia.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Elizabeth Barkhouse

29 January 2006

Air Tahiti Nui is a gem - the ground crew as well as on the plane we're nothing short of amazing! Thank you Air Tahiti Nui for treating me, an economy class passenger, like a first class one. You should all be very proud. I recommend you any chance I get.

Air Tahiti Nui review by M Donley

2 January 2006

LAX-CDG-LAX. The best flight I have ever taken, period. I'm lucky to live in Los Angeles - it's already a 12-hour slog to Europe, so it didn't really matter where I ended up on this last 6-week trip to Paris, Poland, and Scotland. First of all, Air Tahiti Nui was $300 cheaper than any of the other airlines on the LAX-CDG route on the dates I wanted to fly (a Christmas Eve return). The inflight experience was fantastic - great food, plenty of legroom in Classe Moana (Economy), superb personal IFE (when was the last time you saw "A Streetcar Named Desire" on a plane?!), and the most peaceful, calm FAs I've ever seen. They made sure babies and parents were taken care of, assisted older people when they needed a little extra help with a bag, and provided frequent (maybe even more than hourly?) runs through the cabin with water, juices, snacks, and anything else one might require. My Christmas Eve return was great as well, with all the above strengths still present, as well as the most relaxed check-in agents I've ever encountered - a few desks away, the AA check-in desks looked chaotic and loud compared to our little tropical island of calm. If there's anything wrong with this airline, I've yet to find it; they'll be my number-one choice to and from Europe in the future.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Martin Fineberg

30 December 2005

Had an overall excellent experience Air Tahiti Nui LAX-SYD-AKL-PPT-LAX economy class. SYD-AKL on QF (which aborted its take off from SYD but eventually arrived safely in AKL) . Seats comfortable, excellent IFE and attentive attendants. New Airbus A340 planes. Only problem was long layover (about 5 hours) in PPT on outbound route from LAX to SYD. (different to original flight schedule). This is not a one-stop service to SYD - you have to go through customs and unload your bags. Then you are stuck in a very old humid terminal with almost no facilities till you can recheck your bags. On the plus side the PPT-SYD sector was almost empty and many passengers had the whole center section to themselves to sleep. Highly recommended.

Air Tahiti Nui review by R Ellis

20 October 2005

Reply for Jimmy Stone, definitely row 4 or 5. J-class seats are configured 2-2-2 abreast. I prefer middle section seats with direct access to aisle, whereas window passengers have to disturb their neighbour if they wish to access the aisle. Again, personal preference.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Bea Turnage

14 October 2005

My husband and I flew Air Tahiti from L.A. to Paris and back the first week in October. We were very pleased with the legroom and charming decor of the interior as compared to U.S. airlines we have flown with. I thought the food was fine, and the selection of movies (both new and old) helped pass the time. The flight attendants were very attentive and cordial. All and all, for the price, this is a most excellent value. It's nice to be able to practice speaking French as well and having the opportunity to listen to the movies in French. We'll fly Air Tahiti again!

Air Tahiti Nui review byMargo Inman

9 October 2005

We just got back from a trip to Paris, France. We have flown numerous times and this time at a friends suggestion we flew Air Tahiti Nui out of Los Angeles (non-stop). This has been the best flight we have ever taken. The flight crew were very friendly. Everything went smoothly. We will fly Air Tahiti Nui next trip. reasonable and worth every penny.

Air Tahiti Nui review byJim Ratter

9 October 2005

Flew AKL-PPT : then, after experiencing the magic of Tahiti for a week, on to LAX. So many memorable moments - the Tahiti Tiare flowers, the bright costumes of staff, the big smiles and, above all, the genuineness behind those smiles - the spaciousness conveyed by the decor of the cabin colours. Having enjoyed for my stay in Tahiti so many fresh fruits and treasures of the sea, the meals to LAX were your standard "cattle class" meals experienced on so many airlines in 40 years of travel. How about simplifying the meals ?

Air Tahiti Nui review byRussell Argus

2 October 2005

Just returned from SYD-PPT-SYD return in business class. The business class cabin had heaps of room, seats reclined a fair way back but not horizontal. Food on the trip over was excellent, however on the way back the breakfast was not all that good. The FA's were very good and were extremely helpfull. Good movies and entertainment system. I would definatley fly this Airline again, especially Business as it was heaps cheaper than Qantas and was a direct flight, in fact this flight then goes on direct to New York from PPT and would be worth considering if you needed to go thru. On the whole an excellent airline with a very modern fleet..

Air Tahiti Nui review byJimmy Stone

2 October 2005

Can anyone who has flown Air Tahiti Nui in business recommend which row to get a seat from PPT-LAX? Biz starts in row 3 but not sure if the bulkhead row is too cramped up front or if row 4 is better. Thanks!

Air Tahiti Nui review byMarc Schwartz

4 July 2005

LAX/PPT/LAX June 2005. Coach on outbound, business on return. I was pleased by this airline. FAs were very nice. Coach is 2-4-2 arrangement, which works well for the mostly-couples on the flight. We had been assigned 2 seats in the middle section, despite making reservations months in advance via a tour operator. Got to the airport early and asked to move to window/aisle, none of which were available. Leg room was adequate but not great. Food hardly gourmet, but orders of magnitude better than on a US carrier. Entertainment system was good as well, with 5 or 6 movies and individual screens. We upgraded to business class for the return flight at the airport for $600 per ticket. Seats were standard business-type with good leg-room and recline (similar to business class on United international 747/777 flights over the past few years). This was an overnight flight with cold dinner and hot breakfast - food was not all that appetizing. For dinner the choice was smoked tuna (it turned out to be a "hockey puck of the sea") or some sort of chicken mousse roll. Although presentation was better, etc., I think I enjoyed the coach meals on the way out more. Entertainment was same as coach but larger screens. I think that the deciding factor for this airline is, however, the schedule. Air Tahiti Nui flights are on the standard schedule: Daytime one way and overnight the other. Other airlines (Air France, Air New Zealand) all seem to arrive or depart from PPT at some horrible hour in the middle of the night. I think you basically get 1 extra day of quality vacation when taking ATN versus the others.

Air Tahiti Nui review byJody Collis

23 March 2005

LAX to PPT on ATN for our honeymoon in Feb and truly enjoyed it. We flew coach class, which is configured in the 2x4x2 seating arrangement. Although the leg room was tight for a tall person (I'm 6'), the service was great and the personal video screens in each seat were a nice way to pass the time. There were six current movies being offered and also some games available as well. I thought the food was very good (for airline food). We had a dinner and a snack on our afternoon to evening flight to Tahiti and a snack and breakfast on our red-eye return flight. The only problem is that the seats seem to recline quite a bit and if the person in front of you is fully reclined, your knees will be squashed if you are long legged at all, and your video screen will almost unviewable. ATN is one of my favorite airlines for a long haul trip. The staff is very kind and courteous and the travel packs (a small bag with an eyeshade, headsets, earplugs, socks and a wet-wipe) for coach class were a nice touch I've not received on other airlines. I recommend this airline.

Air Tahiti Nui review byB Dany

8 February 2005

We flew Air Tahiti Nui from LAX to AKL through PPT (business). Very good flight overall, but the seats are different on the leg to AKL (shorter flight) than from LAX. I would caution against getting a bulkhead seat as the legrest don't come high enough and your feet may touch the wall.

Air Tahiti Nui review byPeter Cummings

25 January 2005

LAX-CDG-LAX in economy, January 2005. I've flown a lot of international flights, and Air Tahiti Nui was by far the best airline I've ever flown. The food was the best, the seats the most comfortable, the check-in the smoothest, but I guess what impressed us most was the flight staff. They seem to ooze calmness, perhaps growing up in Tahiti will bring that out in a person. The Tahitian flowers given to each passenger is a nice touch. I've never felt so relaxed after an international flight; you do feel like you're in Tahiti the moment you get on the plane, even though we were only going to France.

Air Tahiti Nui review byK Davis

24 January 2005

I recently flew Air Tahiti Nui from LAX to PPT roundtrip and was so impressed with the excellent and gracious service on board - and this was in economy class (which I try to avoid on long flights - both of these were sold out in business)! The interior of the aircraft was attractive, comfortable and clean - and the flight attendants couldn't have been nicer...I was surprised at how often they made rounds with drinks (all through the night ) and the food was exceptional for coach.

Air Tahiti Nui review byDavid Bradley

7 December 2004

My wife and I flew business class with Air Tahiti Nui in Nov 04. We flew SYD-AKL-PPT-LAX return. As it was our 10 yearr anniversary and I had recently received a redundancy pay-out we decided to treat ourselves. We do not usually fly business class. We found a great internet deal and after reading the great reviews on this Skytrax site decided to go with Air Tahiti. The reviews are well earned. The seating is spacious and service friendly and attentive. The cabin was clean and bright and the planes are new. Plenty of movie choices and games to pass the time. My wife wasn't a huge fan of the food but I thought it was great. Our only other gripe was that we struggled to get a comfortable sleep on the night legs even with the extra leg room. Other people seemed to sleep okay. I highly recommend this airline and paying the extra for business class. Whether on the ground or in the air we were always made to feel special.

Air Tahiti Nui review byJoseph Sheppard

1 November 2004

I flew with my wife and three kids on Air Tahiti Nui, non-stop from Los Angeles to Paris. We were very impressed. We were surprised by how well taken care of we were in economy class. Each of us received several items on boarding including a flower, earplugs, eye shades, earphones and socks. Two meals were served during the flight. Frequent drinks. Sandwiches and drinks were also available on a constant basis in the front and rear of the cabin. Flight attendants were friendly. The cabin was clean and well maintained. Aircraft new. In flight entertainment was very good with a nice selection of movies, games and flight info.

Air Tahiti Nui review byMike Swinburne

6 October 2004

AKL-PPT-LAX and return and I chose them for a number of reasons. Service as expected, was impeccable and the staff just "oozed" elegance. You think you're in the islands as soon as you step aboard the aircraft. This is an airline that absolutely knows where it is headed and how to get there. One little groan though, on the LAX-AKL sector, on transitting PPT, we weren't told what time we were actually departing again so had no idea until the information was posted on the departure screen an hour and a half after landing. Apart from that, would I fly them again. Definitely YES, in a few months time. A special mention also to the check-in agent at LAX who tied two of my large bags together to save me paying excess. It's things like that that leave an impression.

Air Tahiti Nui review byMark Abela Scolaro

29 July 2004

I travelled on Air Tahiti Nui for my honeymoon from LAX. Even though I was travelling with a rebated ticket (staff ticket), the assistance and service I received was impeccable, from the very start, when I booked my ticket till the end of my journey. My BA flight from LHR to LAX ws delayed and check inn for the LAX/PPT flight had closed since there were only 20minutes remaining for the departure. Check Inn staff took our baggage and accompanied us towards the gate and all the security stops. We boarded the aircraft just in time before actual departure. I live in Malta and will definitely recommend this airline to other people travelling to French Polynesia. This is an example of excellent customer care and I hope that all airlines copy this airline.

Air Tahiti Nui review byDavid Gollan

28 June 2004

LAX/PPT J Class TN 101/16 June - this airline has its act together. Service on board is in the same class as SQ and CX. Cabin extremely attractively decorated in 2x2x2 on A340. Dinner served shortly after take-off with trolley service and many choices beautifully presented. Cabin staff always on hand during flight with water and other drinks. Snack offered two hours before landing but declined as dinner more than satisfying. Lots of nice touches such as gardenias for ladies. One tip: get to LAX early if traveling on TN. Carrier fills up with cruise pax bound for PPT and long line to check bags through security prevail. Carrier has some of most pleasant staff encountered in long time. Plan to cash in Northwest worldperks miles in 05 when TN begins JFK/PPT service as we hope to revisit New Zealand. NW wants 110,000 miles for roundtrip but on this trip bought tickets as no frequent flyer space open on dates needed.

Air Tahiti Nui review byA Opincar

6 June 2004

I just flew Air Tahiti Nui LAX-CDG-LAX, economy class. The service was extremely attentive and reminded me of what long-haul economy-class travel used to be like twenty- or thirty-years ago on major carriers. When I got on the plane, the FA offered to hang up my coat and offered me cold water. The food wasn't tremendous, but during the flight, I was offered water, fruit juice, etc. Snacks, soft drinks, mixed drinks, were available throughout my flights at two galleys. The IFE had video games and a great selection of recent movies. On both flights I was lucky enough to have two seats to myself and was able to sleep as much as I wanted. I have to say that Air Tahiti Nui offers excellent value for its inexpensive fares.

Air Tahiti Nui review byErick Stoecklin

9 March 2004

A very good company - nothing more to say!

Air Tahiti Nui review byBarbara Zee

15 February 2004

We are a family of three who flew Air Tahiti Nui from LAX to Tahiti. We chose business class and were not disappointed in the least. If you can afford an upgrade to Business Class, it is well worth it for this lengthy trip. The cabin was as bright as the smiles on our cabin attendants. This airline gets thumbs up from us. We will fly them again!

Air Tahiti Nui review byJerzy Secousse

7 January 2004

I can't share the same enthusiasm that some of the previous posts have written about Air Tahiti Nui. Perhaps it is part of the new cruelty of flying economy, but our (my wife and I) recent trip from Paris to Los Angeles was horrible. The steward in our section was bordering on rude and unapologetic when he accidentally spilled red wine in my wife's lap. Afterwards, out of spite or embarrassment he avoided us like the plague. The rest of the trip was mediocre at best, but the real defining moment of this airline came when none of our checked luggage arrived at our destination. The lack of customer service became very evident. Two days have now elapsed and it is impossible to get a straight answer from anyone, let alone even get them on the phone half of the time.

Air Tahiti Nui review byJohn McKenzie

31 December 2003

I have to say its a great airline! I never expect that before, but its really true a nice airline. I like the interior and the FA's were very friendly, IFE is good so the meals too. I will fly Air Tahiti Nui again!

Air Tahiti Nui review byJohn Edward

27 November 2003

Another flight from Los Angeles to Papeete roundtrip in business class and the airline still does not disappoint. Excellent service, beautiful plane, great inflight entertainment, and good food. Small touches like giving out chocolate just before landing and the fresh tiare flower are memorable.

Air Tahiti Nui review byLuigi Vallero

22 November 2003

A very nice economy class flight between Los Angeles and Paris CDG, on an almost brand new A340-300. Cabin crew was extremely well groomed and added a nice touch giving a tiarè flower to each passenger before taking off. Meal service was not memorable, but satisfying in terms of choice and quantity, while the flight attendants were extremely pro-active with passengers, giving suggestions on wines and providing continuous refills. Inflight entertainment was top-notch, with a very good selection of latest and classic movies, music channels, interactive games and telephone available at each seat (I should add that entertainment was highlighted by a group of Tahitian passengers bound for Paris from Papeete which enjoyed singing and playing for two hours tunes from the South Pacific!). Seating was very comfortable, with extremely functional foot- rest. The flight landed 15 minutes ahead of schedule due to favourable winds. Overall a brilliant experience and an airline to recommend warmly.

Air Tahiti Nui review byLinda Shi

27 October 2003

Air Tahiti Nui from Tokyo roundtrip. It was a very good flight with good inflight entertainment and what an amazing looking interior - the brightest and most cheerful flying today! I liked the small touches like cup noodles available throughout the flight and the ice cream service between meals.

Air Tahiti Nui review by Leo Pardon

10 October 2003

I flew Air Tahiti Nui from AKL - PPT and I agree that it is a truly excellent airline, the service is exceptional, the food is good, and the cabin crew are friendly and polite. I would definitely recommend them!

Air Tahiti Nui review by Eric Lockhart

11 September 2003

I flew Air Tahiti Nui from LAX to PPT and found that it was an overall very good experience. The cabin was probably the most pleasant. With bright aqua blue and turqoise colors dressing every seat, you did not feel depressed at all. Every other airline these days seems to be loving the depressing dark blues, but not Air Tahiti Nui. The cabin crew were also very pleasant. They had a casual elegance that made flying enjoyable. Another plus was the inflight entertainment, with personal videos and a choice of movies and video games in every seat. My favorite touch was the Tahitian tiare flower that the cabin crew gave evey passenger right after take off. I would fly Air Tahiti Nui again and can't wait to go back to Tahiti.

Air Tahiti Nui review by M Richaud

16 May 2003

We flew Air Tahiti Nui in April, from France to Tahiti. This is truly a very great airline, and I am so happy to see Skytrax making a proper promotion for them. Staff are just perfect and the planes comfortable - it was truly the start of the vacation when we get on the plane in Paris. The stop in Los Angeles was okay, not great, but soon on our way again with the charming and elegant staff. Return trip was also very good and I can not recommend this airline enough. Maybe you should be thinking about 5 Stars for their service which is so great.

Air Tahiti Nui review by John Edward

5 March 2003

I recently flew Air Tahiti Nui business one way and economy return from LAX-PPT-LAX. As Air Tahiti Nui is a fairly new airline I was not expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. Air Tahiti Nui definitely met and exceeded my expectations. The A340-300 was brand new, as are all four of their planes. The aircraft was comfortable, modern, and clean. The seats were also very comfortable with a 10 inch IFE screen in business. The entertainment was very good - six movies to choose from plus a choice of video games and documentaries about French Polynesia. All seats, including economy, have a PVT. The flight attendants changed into a refreshing Tahitian dress inflight which was unusual and memorable. Real tiare flowers were given to all passengers as well, another memorable Tahitian touch. On the day flight down to Tahiti, there was a midflight ice cream service. The meals were excellent. In Business, they bring all meals out on a buffet cart so you can pick and choose from what looks good to you. I liked this idea - it was nice to see what I was ordering before it just showed up on my table. Overall, it was a great experience. Air New Zealand and Air France are the other airlines that serve Tahiti from LAX, both of which I have flown. The service and onboard technology (such as IFE) on Air Tahiti Nui is definitely superior to that of Air New Zealand and Air France. A job well done for Air Tahiti Nui (Nui means big in Tahitian).