Air Tahiti baggage policy and allowance

Find the complete guide of the Air Tahiti baggage policy and allowance baggage policy. Air Tahiti baggage policy and allowance baggage policy, allowance, fees, restrictions, and charges.

Air Tahiti

Air Tahiti S.A. Boulevard Pomare, P.O. Box 314, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, 98735

Phone : +689 86 40 00

Website :

Air Tahiti
IATA VT
ICAO VTA
CallSign AIR TAHITI

Founded

1953

Key people

Joël ALLAIN

Country

French Polynesia

Air Tahiti

Baggage Allowance and Fees

Are you planning to fly with Air Tahiti? Find solution's you need to know about Air Tahiti baggage allowance, fees and charges and restrictions.

Carry-On Baggage

Air Tahiti passengers are permitted to bring on-board the aircraft one piece of cabin baggage, plus one personal item, such as a briefcase, camera bag or small backpack. Your carry-on baggage should fit into the Air Tahiti overhead bins or under the seat in front of you.

Carry-on baggage cannot exceed 114 centimetres in combined width, length and height; this includes any wheels and handles– with the exception of some of the musical instruments that fit in the Air Tahiti overhead compartment space or under-seat space available at the time of boarding.

Baggage must meet carry on size limits of Air Tahiti.

Due to limited overhead space, Air Tahiti passengers travelling on flights with 50 seats or less are only permitted to carry one personal item on-board the Air Tahiti aircraft.

Limits apply on certain routes. Visit the Air Tahiti website for more information.

CARRY-ON WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS:

No maximum weight applies to carry-on baggage.

However, this varies across airports. Visit the Air Tahiti website for more information.

Checked Baggage

When travelling with Air Tahiti, the most common fees for passengers travelling in a domestic, Air Tahiti may charge some of the extra fees for extra baggage the information given on Air Tahiti official site https://www.airtahiti.com/.

This may wary between routes. Visit the Air Tahiti website for more information.

Excess Baggage

When travelling with Air Tahiti, separate excess baggage fees are applied for each limitation you exceed size, weight and quantity. Generally, this varies between geographic regions. Please visit the Air Tahiti website for more information and exact fees.

Special Items

Air Tahiti permit a wide range of sporting equipment and special baggage on Air Tahiti flights. Due to the size of baggage, some of the items may be counted as a standard checked bags. However, Air Tahiti will be considered as overweight or oversized items. As such, charges and certain restrictions will apply by Air Tahiti. Please visit the Air Tahiti website directly.

Air Tahiti on and bringing pets on board.

Dogs, cats and household birds (birds are only allowed on domestic French Polynesia flights) can be carried on-board for $125 one way to/ from most destinations. The fee is $200 for travel outside the French Polynesia.

The pets must fit within a carrier box that, in turn, fits under the seat in front. The carrier counts as one piece of Air Tahiti carry-on luggage.

Air Tahiti carry on and Air Tahiti prohibited items.

Items that are not permitted in your Air Tahiti flights cabin baggage include:

  • Hoverboards,
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7,
  • Fireworks,
  • Bleach,
  • Firearms.

Air Tahiti baggage policy and allowance FAQ's

1. What is Air Tahiti' checked baggage / hold luggage policy?

Air Tahiti' standard checked baggage / hold luggage policy details follow:

  • 2 bags standard, up to 10 bags maximum (up to 4 bags on Air Tahiti Connection)
  • Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height).
  • Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.

Excess baggage fees
Checking excess baggage, meaning three or more bags per passenger, on Air Tahiti flights will cost $85-$95 per bag.

Overweight baggage fees
Overweight and Oversized bags is considered any bag weighing more than 50lbs. The fees for checking overweight baggage on Air Tahiti are charged in addition to any standard, excess or oversized baggage fees. Bags weighing more than 99lbs are not accepted as checked luggage on Air Tahiti.

Oversized baggage fees
Most bags with a sum of weight, length, and height of larger than 62 inches will be considered oversized. Air Tahiti oversized baggage fees are charged in addition to any standard, excess, or overweight fee.

2. Are there fees for baggage on Air Tahiti?

Yes, fees might apply. They are determined by the type of fare you purchased, your destination, if you are an active French Polynesia military personnel and/or dependent, if you have status with Air Tahiti' frequent flyer program, status with an affiliated carrier, or if you have a Air Tahiti sponsored credit/charge card.