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Air Tahiti Nui Cargo Tracking

AWB prefix 244IATA TNFormat: 244-XXXXXXXX (8-digit serial)

About

Air Tahiti Nui was established on 31 October 1996 and commenced flight operations on 20 November 1998 as the first international long-haul airline based in French Polynesia. The cargo service offers transportation of various goods to all destinations served by the company: French Polynesia, France, the United States, New Zealand, Japan, and other countries through partnerships in Asia, Australia and Canada. Air Tahiti Nui Cargo transports pets safely via air cargo and operates from its main hub at Faa'a International Airport in Papeete, Tahiti.

How to track Air Tahiti Nui shipments

1. Go to one of the available tracking platforms such as Shipsgo or other third-party tracking sites since Air Tahiti Nui doesn't have its own online tracking website. 2. Enter your AWB number in the format 244-12345678 where the Air Tahiti Nui AWB starts with airline prefix '244' followed by eight digits. 3. You will receive information on your delivery status and shipment progress from the booked stage to delivery. 4. For additional information or if tracking doesn't work, contact Air Tahiti Nui's Cargo and Freight departments directly.

What 244-XXXXXXXX means

Air Tahiti Nui AWB starts with airline prefix '244' followed by eight digits. The 244 prefix identifies Air Tahiti Nui as the operating carrier and ensures proper routing within the global air cargo system. The seven-digit serial number is the unique shipment identifier assigned by Air Tahiti Nui, and the final digit is a check digit calculated using a mod-7 algorithm (the seven-digit serial divided by 7, with the remainder being the check digit). This AWB prefix system allows cargo handlers, customs authorities, and tracking systems worldwide to immediately recognize that the shipment is handled by Air Tahiti Nui.

Air Tahiti Nui live animal transport

Air Tahiti Nui transports live animals under the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), which govern container, ventilation, and species-specific handling requirements for livestock, day-old chicks, zoo animals, household pets, and laboratory animals. Bookings require species-specific documentation and approved containers; book through the cargo team with at least 48 hours notice.

Air Tahiti Nui specialized cargo handling

Air Tahiti Nui offers live animal transport services for dogs and cats with IATA-standard certified cages approved for long-haul transport. Some items including perishable goods are not allowed for cargo transport.

Frequently asked questions

How do I track my Air Tahiti Nui cargo shipment?
You can track your Air Tahiti Nui shipments using third-party platforms like Shipsgo if you have your air waybill (AWB) number. Enter your AWB number starting with prefix '244' followed by eight digits (example: 244-12345675). If your tracking status hasn't updated after 24 hours, contact Air Tahiti Nui's Cargo and Freight departments directly for assistance.
What does AWB prefix 244 mean?
The 244 prefix identifies Air Tahiti Nui as the operating airline, followed by eight digits in the complete AWB number. The format is 244-XXXXXXX where the first seven digits after the prefix are the unique serial number and the final digit is a mod-7 check digit. For example, in AWB 244-1234567, the check digit would be calculated as 1234567 ÷ 7 = remainder 4, making the complete AWB 244-12345674.
Does Air Tahiti Nui transport live animals?
Yes, Air Tahiti Nui Cargo transports dogs and cats to and from all destinations served by the airline, requiring IATA-standard certified cages approved for long-haul air transport. For departures from Tahiti, contact reservation.cargo@airtahitinui.pf with departure details and sender/recipient information. For departures from other countries, you must use a specialized freight forwarder.
How do I book cargo with Air Tahiti Nui?
From Tahiti, the Cargo reservation department handles freight shipments directly. From France and other countries, the services of a freight forwarder are required. For freight from Europe, contact the Air Tahiti Nui Fret office in Paris at +33 01 70 03 80 86/87. In Tahiti, the freight offices are located at Tahiti-Faaa Airport at +689 40 47 67 16 / +689 40 47 67 15.

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