Air Tahiti Nui First Class JFK-PPT-SYD is phenomenal
Nov 4, 2006, 1:53 am
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Originally Posted by the phoenix
Been swamped with many lifestyle changes up ahead (BABY en route) so I will probably do a QF one soon. I will have separate link to photos soon! Promise! ^
It would be really good to see a trip report as I would love to hear about your experience on the BAe146 KNX-ZNE-PER.
Thanks
Feb 16, 2007, 8:53 am
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Sorry, it's been a while. I did mention the BAe146 in the above report.
In retrospect, I am sad to see this aircraft go. It's small, quiet and rather roomy. Not many of them were used in the USA and no more will be made.
Given the option of a BAe 146 vs an ERJ for a regional flight, I would have spring for the 146 anytime!
Sorry, it's been a while. I did mention the BAe146 in the above report.
In retrospect, I am sad to see this aircraft go. It's small, quiet and rather roomy. Not many of them were used in the USA and no more will be made.
Given the option of a BAe 146 vs an ERJ for a regional flight, I would have spring for the 146 anytime!
Feb 19, 2007, 8:07 am
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Feb 19, 2007, 8:34 am
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First class is frequently top politicians from French Polynesia, may or may not be accompanied. My (2) flights in TN F
(1) 6 seats, LAX-PPT - 2 taken by me and mrs. gleff, 2 taken by honeymooners who paid to upgrade at checkin, and 2 taken by gov't officials continuing on from CDG-LAX.
(2) 6 seats, PPT-AKL - 2 taken by me and mrs. gleff, 1 taken by a businessman, 3 empty.
Now, 2 data points hardly mean much, but my general understanding of the purpose of F on TN is that top gov't officials prefer to fly F but also prefer to fly their own carrier over Air France.
Still, the general point is true that lay flat non-suites are fine for couples, less fine for business travelers.