Air Tahiti, the domestic airline of Tahiti and its islands, said it will increase its flight frequencies between Tahiti and Rarotonga, Cook Islands, starting June 29, 2025. Two additional weekly flights will be added through the end of the year. This enhancement aims to provide greater flexibility and more travel options for passengers between French Polynesia and the Cook Islands.
Starting June 29, 2025, four weekly flights will operate between Tahiti and Rarotonga: Thursdays and Saturdays: flights operated by Air Tahiti using ATR 72 or ATR 42 aircraft; Wednesdays and Sundays: flights operated by Air Rarotonga using Saab 340 aircraft (26 seats), with 13 seats allocated to Air Tahiti passengers under the codeshare agreement between the two airlines.
From Tahiti: For Air Rarotonga flights, check-in and boarding are handled at the international terminal of Tahiti-Faa’a Airport. For Air Tahiti flights, check-in takes place at the domestic terminal, with boarding at the international terminal.
From Rarotonga: All check-in procedures are managed by Air Rarotonga, regardless of the operating carrier.
The Cook Islands offer a pristine natural environment and a chance to experience authentic Polynesian culture. Rarotonga, the main island, is known for its lush mountainous landscapes and scenic hiking trails, while Aitutaki is world-famous for its breathtaking turquoise lagoon. The archipelago offers a wide range of activities, from diving and snorkeling to traditional canoe excursions and local culinary discoveries.
TransNusa launches Bali-Guangzhou route
TransNusa said it has launched scheduled flights from Bali, Indonesia to Guangzhou, China. The launch, which took place today, saw TransNusa’s flight, 8B 969, depart Bali on April 13 at 20.15pm and arrive at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, as scheduled at 01.00am on April 14. This move, being a strategic triumph for the airline, was launched weeks after the launch of the airline’s new scheduled Bali-Perth route on March 20.
TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer and aviation veteran, Datuk Bernard Francis said that since TransNusa’s re-launch as a Premium Service Carrier in 2022, the airline has focused on meeting the needs and wants of our passengers. “Our main priority and focus is to create new exciting routes for our passengers and offer seamless and fast travels, whether through direct routes or transits routes.” Francis added.
At the initial stage, from April 13th to May 31st, TransNusa will be operating four flights a week from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, popularly known as the Denpasar International Airport. The TransNusa flight, 8B 969, will depart Bali at 20.15pm and arrive at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 01.00am while TransNusa flight, 8B 968, will depart Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 02.05am and arrive in Bali at 07.40am. The TransNusa flight will depart Bali every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, while flights will depart Guangzhou on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. For this scheduled flight, TransNusa will be utilizing its A320 narrow-body jet airliner, which has 174 seats, to cater for the five-hour scheduled flight.
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