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Air Tahiti Magazine 65
z oo m sur air tahiti / f ocus on air tahiti contact the freight service for transportation of oversized baggage weighing more than 32 kg any single bag exceeding the size and/or weight limit (150cm and/or 32 kg), such as surfboard, long-boards, bicycles etc., may not be checked in at the check-in counter. such luggage must be sent as freight. contact the air tahiti freight service to make a reservation if you wish to send oversized items as freight. baggage sent by freight travels without its owner and has a ticket of its own called a lettre de transport aerien or lta (meaning a letter of airtransportation ). freight fees are calculated based upon the distance to the destination and the weight and volume of each piece of the luggage. prices taper off for freight exceeding 10 kg. freight service: tel: (689) 86 41 68 or email: fret@airtahiti.pf. > free allowance. we kindly remind you that excess baggage (weight and/or size) is subject to additional fees that are to be paid at the check-in counter. to learn more about current excess baggage fees and certain discounts offered for round-trip tickets, visit any air tahiti agency or online at www.airtahiti.pf or www.airtahiti.com. passengers adherence to the baggage restrictions enables maximum safety in line with standard air transport regulations. travelers are recommended to use solid bags and suitcases, to carefully wrap and pack fragile items (such as fishing rods or spear-fishing guns), and to lock their checked luggage in order to avoid the introduction of illicit objects. valuables, medicines and important documents should be packed in the carry-on luggage. free baggage allowance continues in spite of the current economic situation air tahiti is determined to continue its policy of a free baggage allowance. these days many airlines are struggling economically and there is a growing tendency among airlines to charge passengers for their baggage in order to abate rising fuel costs. many so-called lowcost airlines have already established a policy of no free baggage allowances, however it is relatively new that the bigger, international airlines have begun to apply excess baggage fees on some or all checked bags on certain flights. more and more companies appear to be following suit. although most air tahiti flights have limitations in their cargo capacity, the free baggage allowance remains in effect and only bags that exceed the allowance are subject to additional charges. © gerard guyot revue de bord n°65 / air tahiti / on-board magazine n°65 61
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