Pets

• Air Tahiti Nui Accepts animals from Los Angeles to Paris and Paris to Los Angeles only. On These flights some pets may be carried as accompanied baggage in the baggage hold or in the passenger cabin.

• The following countries served by Air Tahiti Nui do not allow the importation of animals: French Polynesia, New Zealand, Japan, Australia.
  From and to continental France and French overseas territories, buying, importing and transporting certain breeds of dog on our lines are strictly prohibited, even as cargo.

• For the safety and comfort of your pet Air Tahiti Nui suggests that you contact your veterinarian for advice regarding your pet’s comfort in flight, and we recommend that owners give their pets (with veterinary guidance) something to fight air sickness.
  

Requirements:

• Most destination countries require veterinary health and vaccination certificates. In some cases, pet transportation as cargo is required. (USA Requirements: Pets must have a valid rabies vaccination/health certificate, which must be issued by an official veterinary surgeon/official more than 30 days and less than one year from date of departure).

• Passengers must make sure that they have all the necessary documentation.

• If a pet owner does not comply with the regulations, the animal could be turned away on departure or arrival.

• In all cases, a request must be made upon reservation.

• A US quarantine inspector on arrival in Los Angeles will inspect the animal.

• The pet must be kept in a kennel with air vents.
  

ACCEPTED ANIMALS ARE: Cats, dogs, small tame birds in cages covered with a piece of fabric (canaries, budgerigars) and small rodents (hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits only), all other animals must travel by cargo.

ANIMALS NOT ALLOWED: Dogs of the following breeds cannot be transported on any AIR TAHITI NUI flights, including by freight: Stafforshire terrier, mastiff (boerbull), tosa and pitbull.  This also includes a dog that is a mix of one of the breeds mentioned here with any other breed.

Note: Ferrets and polecats and Parrots must be transported by cargo.

Passenger Cabin:

• One (1) pet per passenger as the pet must fit under the seat in front of the passenger. (ATN accepts a maximum of four (4) pets in the cabin per flight).

• Dogs and cats under 5-kg(11 lbs.) can travel in the cabin provided they are in compliance with the destination country's legislation.

• The kennel can be made of hard plastic, metal or wicker, but not cardboard. The sum of its three dimensions must not exceed 115 cm.

• From and to continental France and French overseas territories, buying, importing and transporting certain breeds of dog on our lines are strictly prohibited, even as cargo.

• From Papeete to Los Angeles: Dogs and cats are allowed as accompanied baggage, but only in the baggage or cargo holds – not in the passenger cabin.

• The pet must be kept in a kennel with air vents at the owner's feet throughout the flight.

• Small rodents (rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs) cannot travel with unaccompanied minors.

• The pet must stay in the container/bag during the entire flight and until arrival in the passenger terminal.

• The kennel must be the only hand baggage for Moana (Economy)Class passengers. An additional bag is allowed in the Poerava ( Business ) class cabin.

• At the walk-through scanners, pets must imperatively be with their owner outside the kennel. The kennel is placed on the control belt with the rest of the baggage.

• SERVICE DOGS accompanying passengers with disabilities are allowed in the cabin free of charge. They must remain at their owner's feet and be appropriately harnessed and muzzled.
  

Charges:

• Los Angeles to Paris USD80.00 one way.
  
• Paris to Los Angeles EUR80.00 one way.
  
• Passengers must pay upon departure at the airport.

Baggage Hold:

• Pets over 5 kg (11 lbs.) must travel in the pressurized and heated baggage hold.

• The pet must stay in an adequate container, basket or bag (max dimensions: 45x35x20 centimeters). Fabric bags/containers are not accepted.
  
  

  Charges:

  • Los Angeles to Paris: USD110.00 one way
    
  • Paris to Los Angeles: EUR120.00 one way
    
  • Passengers must pay upon departure at the airport

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