Air Tahiti Nui named FIVE STAR MAJOR AIRLINE for the 8th consecutive year
Papeete, September 12, 2025
Air Tahiti Nui shines once again on the international stage, winning the prestigious FIVE STAR MAJOR AIRLINE 2026 Award presented on Thursday at the APEX/IFSA Awards 2026 ceremony. This distinction rewards the flight experience provided to passengers. It is based on the evaluation of nearly one million flights and 600 airlines by travelers around the world.
For the eighth consecutive year, the Polynesian airline has distinguished itself in the APEX rankings, an international label of excellence. The APEX Five™ Star and APEX Four™ Star awards are attributed to airlines based on passenger feedback. The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), in partnership with TripIt® from Concur®, collects feedback and insights from travelers on nearly one million flights worldwide to establish this prestigious ranking.
Air Tahiti Nui is delighted and honored to receive, once again this year, such a wonderful token of its customers' satisfaction. The airline has been connecting Tahiti to the rest of the world for over 25 years, offering an authentic and immersive flight experience inspired by the warmth, colors, and flavors of The Islands of Tahiti. The Air Tahiti Nui crews warmly welcome each passenger aboard the Tahitian Dreamliner with one goal in mind: to allow them to experience the charm of French Polynesia during a comfortable flight.
The APEX/IFSA Awards 2026 ceremony was held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Long Beach, California, in the presence of Joe Leader, APEX/IFSA CEO. Caroline Borawski, Air Tahiti Nui’s Vice President of the Americas Market attended the ceremony to receive the award and declared:
“This prestigious recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in service, comfort, and hospitality. Most importantly, it celebrates the heart of our airline — our incredible crew. Their dedication, warmth, and professionalism embody the spirit of Tahiti and ensure every journey with us is truly unforgettable. To our crew and all the teams who made this possible: māuruuru roa — thank you for consistently going above and beyond to make our passengers feel at home in the skies.”
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The APEX/IFSA Awards ceremony concludes the annual APEX Global EXPO. As a major hub for innovation, this event brings together airlines and suppliers every year for three days of meetings dedicated to the major challenges in the aviation industry.
With this FIVE STAR MAJOR AIRLINE 2026 title, Air Tahiti Nui reasserts its ambition: to continue making every flight a genuine celebration of Polynesia and to carry the colors of our islands high on the international stage.
