{"id":200689,"date":"2025-03-05T20:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T20:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=200689\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:10:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:10:45","slug":"air-tahiti-nui-status-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/airlines\/air-tahiti-nui-status-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Tahiti Nui Status Match: How to Get Elite Perks on Flights to Paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Update: That was fast! Air Tahiti Nui has closed its status match application form. Congratulations to everyone who scored a match.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wanted to visit Tahiti? I certainly have. This new promotion can help you get to Tahiti comfortably. Frequent flyers with an existing elite status can match their status to Air Tahiti Nui's Club Tiara &#8212; but only if you aren't an existing Club Tiara member. Here are the details.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_is_Air_Tahiti_Nui\">What is Air Tahiti Nui?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Air Tahiti Nui &#8212; not to be confused with Air Tahiti &#8212; is the international flag carrier airline of French Polynesia. While you could connect through Tahiti on Air Tahiti Nui, the main allure of the airline is its ability to reach Tahiti &#8212; gateway of French Polynesia.<\/p>\n<p>As of 2025, Air Tahiti Nui operates four Boeing 787-9 aircraft to the following destinations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Papeete, Tahiti (the hub)<\/li>\n<li>Los Angeles, California<\/li>\n<li>Seattle, Washington<\/li>\n<li>Paris, France<\/li>\n<li>Tokyo, Japan<\/li>\n<li>Auckland, New Zealand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Air Tahiti Nui also has codeshare partnerships with 11 airlines &#8212; including Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114285\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/600\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-114285 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-business-class-featured.jpg\" alt=\"Air Tahiti Nui business class\" width=\"750\" height=\"600\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-business-class-featured.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-business-class-featured-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-business-class-featured-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-business-class-featured-325x260.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Air Tahiti Nui<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related content:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"\/news\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/air-tahiti-nui-award-availability\/\">Award Availability Alert: Air Tahiti Nui Business and Premium Economy Through 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Air_Tahiti_Nui_Club_Tiara\">Air Tahiti Nui Club Tiara<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Air Tahiti Nui loyalty program is called Club Tiara. Members who sign up can get a 3,000-mile welcome bonus after their first flight. Thereafter, they earn 30,000 status miles in a year to reach Silver Elite status or 60,000 status miles to earn Gold Elite status.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/219\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-200701 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-Club-Tiara-New-Member-Bonus-1024x299.jpg\" alt=\"Air Tahiti Nui Club Tiara New Member Bonus\" width=\"750\" height=\"219\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-Club-Tiara-New-Member-Bonus-1024x299.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-Club-Tiara-New-Member-Bonus-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-Club-Tiara-New-Member-Bonus-768x224.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-Club-Tiara-New-Member-Bonus.jpg 1109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Club Tiara Silver comes with the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50% bonus miles on eligible travel<\/li>\n<li>Access to the Business Class check-in line<\/li>\n<li>An additional piece of luggage on Air Tahiti Nui flights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Club Tiara Gold includes the following benefits in addition to Silver benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>75% bonus miles in addition to your award miles<\/li>\n<li>Business lounge access for you and a guest on Air Tahiti Nui flights<\/li>\n<li>Priority line access at security checkpoints at CDG, SEA, and AKL<\/li>\n<li>Priority delivery of your luggage<\/li>\n<li>Free choice of your Preference seat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Air_Tahiti_Nui_Club_Tiara_Status_Match\">Air Tahiti Nui Club Tiara Status Match<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New members who haven't already signed up for Air Tahiti Nui Club Tiara have an excellent opportunity. If you already have an elite status with another airline, you can match your status to Club Tiara Silver or Gold.<\/p>\n<p>Basically, existing Silver-tier statuses match to Club Tiara Silver, and existing Gold-tier statuses match to Club Tiara Gold.<\/p>\n<p><img data-aspectratio=\"646\/405\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-200700 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-Club-Tiara-Status-Match.jpg\" alt=\"Air Tahiti Nui Club Tiara Status Match\" width=\"646\" height=\"405\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-Club-Tiara-Status-Match.jpg 646w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Air-Tahiti-Nui-Club-Tiara-Status-Match-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The only caveat is that you must match from an intercontinental airline loyalty program. Of course, most U.S. carriers have transcontinental flights. Even Spirit Airlines flies to Colombia, which is in South America. JetBlue flies to South America and Europe. But, you're likely out of luck if you have <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/southwest-rapid-rewards\/a-list-elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwest A-List status<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Again, this offer is only available to new Club Tiara members. If you were a member of Club Tiara in the past, you likely would not have access to this status match opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>To initiate your status match to Air Tahiti Nui Club Tiara, <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdXo1BbovHa2YyehA5uMNqy5MqSm01a6X1TBt-F4UoAqAVuVA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fill in this form<\/a> with your name, email, Club Tiara membership number, and your existing airline membership number and status. At this time, there is no end date for this opportunity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related content:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"\/airlines\/status-match-offers\/\">Shortcuts to Airline Elite Status With Status Match or Fast Track Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have an elite status with an intercontinental airline and have French Polynesia on your bucket list, you might as well match your status to Air Tahiti Nui Club Tiara. That's a good incentive for finally taking that trip to French Polynesia. At least you will get a free piece of check-in luggage if you didn't already get that with your existing loyalty status.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_is_Air_Tahiti_Nui\">What is Air Tahiti Nui?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Air_Tahiti_Nui_Club_Tiara\">Air Tahiti Nui Club Tiara<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Air_Tahiti_Nui_Club_Tiara_Status_Match\">Air Tahiti Nui Club Tiara Status Match<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wanted to visit Tahiti? This new promotion can help you get to Tahiti comfortably. Frequent flyers with an existing elite status can match their status to Air Tahiti Nui&#8217;s Club Tiara to get free luggage, priority check-in, and seat selection. 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