While Tahiti and her islands are well patronised during the winter and upcoming school holidays, there is still availability amongst arange of guest houses and self-catering accommodation, which appeals to Kiwi families.

General manager Pacific Daniel Eggenberger says the airline has been ‘buoyed by its excellent restart and support from industry and customers’.

He says the airline’s entry level of $1,350 return to Los Angeles has attracted the attention of both leisure and business travellers.

‘Increased connectivity through our codeshare partners in North America also boosts our transit business over Tahiti.’