Air Tahiti All-Business Class ATR HighLine Turboprop Flights Take Off Late 2026

I wish there were some US domestic equivalent of these for shorthaul flights like LAX to SFO or something

Majestica or whatever they want to call themselves seems to think they'll be launching in a couple years. Perhaps that will be an option, though I am very dubious that they will ever come to fruition!

They are doing transcons, which the option already exists to fly premium transcon with 1-1 or 1-2-1 direct aisle access, all-business class doesn't do anything unique.

But domestic shorthaul like these 2 hour flights are always narrowbody recliner.

just curious Yolo, does JSX in their Embraer or new ATR layout not qualify?

You are missing on the inter Island pass, which is a great deal for a vacation!

I guess certain JSX aircraft do, some are still 1-2 config though.

Looks like a nice ride!

You want ridiculous fares, check MIA-TPA on AA. $389 for a 200 mile trip. Thankfully JBLU and WN offer an alternative.

Magnifica. Majestica is a drag queen.

makes a lot of sense...

If you're about to spend a couple grand+ at the St Regis, Conrad, or Four Seasons in Bora Bora, spending more on a 30 minute flight seems like a low bar even though I doubt I'd do it

It does seem a little OTT for the quick hop from BOB to PPT.

Some favour a stretched limo ride, just a few blocks around that New York town, etc. Yet, when it comes to a comfortable short flight they find it to be OTT. I’m intrigued.

I’ve taken Air Tahiti on the PPT-BOB flights; while the ATR is cramped in 2-2 ‘economy’ it’s tolerable because of the shorter flights (1-2 hours usually). This 1-1 ‘business’ recliner concept is a welcomed improvement for the high-end clientele going to Bora Bora, so it seems like a good idea if they can justify it.

Naw, mate. It seems like the perfect route for something nicer like this. On the other hand, if it were random hopper flights elsewhere, say, Indonesia, between lesser airports, without high-end clientele, then, yeah, don’t bother. Like, I’ve taken Garuda’s ATR from Bali (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ), and 2-2 economy was just fine for that. They couldn’t possibly sell 1-1 business at double rate; locals couldn’t afford it. Personally, I’d pay, but, I’m a foreigner who just wants to go to a nice resort or visit the Komodo national park, etc.

Bingo. If you’re headed to the Four Seasons or St. Regis, a couple hundred extra dollars for a nicer seat is probably quite reasonable if you’re already dropping $2,000+/night already anyway. Besides, gotta keep hubby or wifey happy. Most folks don’t take mere ‘friends’ to Bora Bora…

Silver (now bankrupt) used to fly ATR within Florida and in the Caribbean, but they were notoriously unreliable. Like, tops, it’s a 4 hour drive from FLL-TPA/MCO, and just a 30 minute flight, but if Silver would delay 3-4 hours, just better to drive.

What's the new Air Tahiti Nui route going to be? Only a month away from SEA being axed and still no announcement how those aircraft will be utilized going forward

For routes like PPT–BOB, this actually makes sense given the luxury market. If you’re already paying premium resort prices, a quieter 1-1 cabin for a short hop feels like a reasonable upgrade rather than overkill.
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When I was there a few years ago, the fares were region based. They were several hundred dollars when looking from abroad, but when looking from an on-island connection I paid something like $80. They aren't resident only fares either.

Adding SYD in December 2026. Seems strange they took almost a year to start utilizing the a/c from the SEA route. Did they send them for maintenance?

Majestica or whatever they want to call themselves seems to think they'll be launching in a couple years. Perhaps that will be an option, though I am very dubious that they will ever come to fruition!

just curious Yolo, does JSX in their Embraer or new ATR layout not qualify?

Silver (now bankrupt) used to fly ATR within Florida and in the Caribbean, but they were notoriously unreliable. Like, tops, it’s a 4 hour drive from FLL-TPA/MCO, and just a 30 minute flight, but if Silver would delay 3-4 hours, just better to drive.

Another Florida laugh is WN's fare between SRQ and MCO. Pushing $300 rt

Bingo. If you’re headed to the Four Seasons or St. Regis, a couple hundred extra dollars for a nicer seat is probably quite reasonable if you’re already dropping $2,000+/night already anyway. Besides, gotta keep hubby or wifey happy. Most folks don’t take mere ‘friends’ to Bora Bora…

Naw, mate. It seems like the perfect route for something nicer like this. On the other hand, if it were random hopper flights elsewhere, say, Indonesia, between lesser airports, without high-end clientele, then, yeah, don’t bother. Like, I’ve taken Garuda’s ATR from Bali (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ), and 2-2 economy was just fine for that. They couldn’t possibly sell 1-1 business at double rate; locals couldn’t afford it. Personally, I’d pay, but, I’m a foreigner who just wants to go to a nice resort or visit the Komodo national park, etc.

100% agree - as a 6'1" disabled man, I'd gladly pay this premium for extra space - especially considering it's equivalent cost of one dinner at a resort.

I'm not sure what qualifies as a "fancy resort" but Le Taha'a is a Relais and Chateau. We stayed there pre-Covid, and to get there you fly into Raiatea. That said, it is a fairly small resort, and not sure if there are other upscale hotels in the vicinity, maybe Vahine? They must have done their research to come up with the idea of having a fancy flight there. To me, it seems a little silly to pay for business class for such a brief flight, but I am clearly not the targeted demographic for this flight!