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Air Tahiti Nui to launch twice-weekly nonstop Papeete–Sydney service from 14 Dec 2026

Air Tahiti Nui will launch twice‑weekly nonstop Papeete (PPT)–Sydney (SYD) flights effective 14 December 2026, operated with Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners and now open for reservations. The service creates the first scheduled direct link for many Australian travellers to French Polynesia and expands oneworld trans‑Pacific feed.

Discovered 2026-03-04T00:11:42.060148-08:00 | 2026-03-04T00:11:42.060148-08:00

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  • Twice‑weekly nonstop Papeete (PPT)–Sydney (SYD) service starts 14 Dec 2026 on Boeing 787‑9s; reservations are open and the route provides the first scheduled direct connection for many Australian travellers to French Polynesia.

  • The link broadens oneworld partners' trans‑Pacific feed and leisure capacity, fitting broader Sydney long‑haul growth trends.

  • The launch comes as the carrier is being restructured ahead of a planned sale and following a recent CEO appointment, indicating network moves tied to corporate strategy.

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2026-03-04T00:11:42.060148-08:00
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2026-03-09T22:48:27.783210-07:00
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