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Air Tahiti is an airline serving France's French Polynesia. The company was founded in 1987. James Estall is the company's CEO. Airlines in Polynesia have been slow to develop. In 1950 the company was founded by Jean Arbelot and Marcel Lasserre. The entrepreneurs who founded this company operated commercial flights between the islands in the 1950s. These flights operated between Papeete, Raiatea and Bora Bora. In other years, Air Tahiti gradually began to expand to all the islands of French Polynesia. In 1953, the first flight was made to the Gambier archipelago and later to the Marquesas islands. Air Tahiti, accepted by the locals as Air Pro, had flights from French Polynesia to many domestic destinations. In 1985, UTA sold its previously purchased Air Tahiti shares. 45% of the shares were sold to domestic investors. In 1987, the company announced its name as Air Tahiti. Air Tahiti provides transportation to 47 islands in French Polynesia and the Cook Islands. The airline has 14 aircraft in its fleet. These aircraft have a capacity to carry a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 78 passengers. All passengers can travel in Economy, Premium Economy or Business Class. Economy Class passengers can enjoy dining options from Polynesian and French cuisine. Additionally, all seats have large resolution screens where you can watch movies. Premium Class passengers can browse a variety of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and hot beverages. An accessory kit containing a blanket and an eye patch is distributed during the journey. Business Class passengers can benefit from flight priority and VIP Lounge. In addition, they have the privilege of eating from a carefully prepared menu. At the same time, passengers can travel in extra comfortable seats during the journey. All passengers can take their luggage weighing no more than 5 kilos. The weight of checked luggage can vary between 23 and 46 kilograms. Although Air Tahiti is a private company, its mission is to provide transportation for all people between the French Polynesian islands. You can choose oBilet to browse Air Tahiti tickets.