Air Tahiti Nui

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In Compartment: Dog, Cat

In Cargo: Dog, Cat

Pet Shipping: No

Microchip: Yes

HealthCertificate: Yes

Health Vaccinations: Rabies, Internal/External parasites



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Service Animals:

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Pet Policy Summary:

Traveling with Pets and Service Animals with Air Tahiti Nui

Pets in the Cabin

  • Allowed on select flights: Los Angeles/Seattle – Paris, Paris - Los Angeles/Seattle, Papeete - Los Angeles/Seattle, Papeete - Paris.
  • Only cats and dogs 4 months old and vaccinated are accepted.
  • Combined weight of pet and carrier must be ≤ 8 kg (17.6 pounds).
  • Pet carrier should fit under the seat with dimensions ≤ L40cm x W35cm x H20cm.
  • One pet carrier per passenger, can accommodate up to two small pets.
  • Availability is subject to quota per flight.

Required Documents

  • Up-to-date vaccination records.
  • Valid Health Certificate with weight, size, and breed of an animal.
  • Waiver of responsibility and conditions for bringing a dog or cat into the cabin.
  • Compliance with entry requirements for departure, transit, and destination countries.
  • Note: New travel requirements for dogs to or in transit through the U.S. start from August 1, 2024.

Transportation Fees

  • Los Angeles/Seattle to Paris: 150 US dollars.
  • Paris to Los Angeles/Seattle: 150 Euros.
  • Papeete to Los Angeles/Seattle: 14,000 XPF.
  • Papeete to Paris: 24,000 XPF.

Prohibited Animals

  • Transportation of dangerous dogs (e.g., Pitt Bulls, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, etc.) is prohibited.

Service Animals

  • Maximum of two service dogs or one service cat per passenger.
  • Service animal must be at least 4 months old and identified by a tattoo or microchip.
  • Required Accessories: a leash (with its harness or collar) and a muzzle.
  • Mandatory documents: Valid Health Certificate, 'Service Animal Air Transportation Form' and 'Service Animal Relief Attestation

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