Air Tahiti Nui pearl giveaway

[Wendy The Wanderer]

[This was posted on the Regent board, but thought it might be of interest here as well.]

 

Air Tahiti Nui offering free Tahitian pearl to passengers

 

- Air Tahiti Nui is celebrating 10 years of flying by treating each passenger to a free Tahitian cultured pearl from Robert Wan, the famous "pearl emperor" of French Polynesia.

 

As a 10th anniversary gesture, available until Jan. 15, Air Tahiti Nui is presenting each first and business class passenger with a sealed envelope containing a Robert Wan pearl. Economy class passengers are receiving a gift certificate to redeem their free pearl at one of seven Robert Wan jewelry boutiques in French Polynesia, an airline spokesman confirmed.

 

The offer, which began in October, applies to all Air Tahiti Nui flights arriving in Tahiti from Los Angeles, Tokyo, Sydney and Auckland. The pearls and pearl certificates are presented after the flights arrive in Tahiti, the spokesman said.

 

"The Tahitian pearl is a symbol of beauty and perfection which represents the way we feel about Tahiti, our home, and one of the world's most aspirational holiday destinations," said Craig Lee, the airline's regional director in Australia. "This iconic gift is our way of thanking passengers for their support and helping to remind them of their time in Tahiti."

 

Wan began pearl farming in 1973. His first official client was Japan's pearl master Mikimoto. Wan now is one of the most experienced and acclaimed producers of the Tahitian cultured pearl, often called the Black Pearl, or "Poe Rava" in Tahitian, the same name given to Air Tahiti Nui's first and business class cabins.

 

Air Tahiti Nui officially celebrates its 10th anniversary on Nov. 20, the day in 1998 when its first flight went from Tahiti to Los Angeles.

[Spikesgirl]

We got four of them (two over and two back) on our recent flight and they are nice black pearls, set on a small oyster shell. Certainly not a top of the line pearl, but it's still a nice keepsake from the trip or to give away as a gift.

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Wow, you got two on the way back as well! Way to go, there's hope for me, maybe a little necklace or drop earrings. I have a really lovely bluish solitaire that I got last trip, and a pair of earrings I had made from my first pearl purchase in Manihi in 2000. I love black pearls.

[flamomo]

That's really neat. We'll be flying ATN on Friday.

I'll be waiting to see if we get so lucky.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[cruzegirl]

Wait a minute. You all got Pearls? What section were you in? There was 5 of us in regular class and none of us got a Pearl or a coupon to redeem for a pearl. We flew on October 16 and October 30. :(

[Spikesgirl]

We were in Business class. I think in coach, they were giving out coupons and you had to visit the store to pick up your free pearl.

[cruzegirl]

Nope, did not get the coupon either. Drat. lol.

Though I did get my Pearls, ring, necklace and earrings. It just cost about $7000 to get them.......lol:rolleyes:

[kates70]

Nope, did not get the coupon either. Drat. lol.

Though I did get my Pearls, ring, necklace and earrings. It just cost about $7000 to get them.......lol:rolleyes:

 

We did get the coupons in economy and we went to Robert Wan at the ICH to redeem .. they were closed for lunch both times. bad timing i guess!!

[Wendy The Wanderer]

Oh my golly, $7K!! Lucky girl!

 

My last pearl cost $400, and that was with a chain!

 

I just hope they don't run out of pearls before I fly on December 4th. :D

[k2cruiser]

I flew business with my s-i-l and my husband was in first class on Oct 28 from LAX to PPT and PPT to LAX, and neither of us received pearls.If I had know beforehand, I would have piped up and asked....

[Comet23]

How much time do we need in LAX for the connection from Air Tahiti? We are are going to be connecting to a Southwest flight so we will have to collect our bags, clear customs, and then go to Terminal 1 to check in for Southwest flight.

[Spikesgirl]

It took us about an hour to get through everything and check our bags back in. You'll have to travel three terminals down to No. 1 and that can take a bit to walk it, should you decided to go it on foot - the shuttle will take you longer. I would allow at least three hours once you touch down, but I like to be very cautious and allow for extra time.

[Comet23]

Great, thanks! I think we will have almost 4 hours so it looks like that will be enough if all goes well.

[Spikesgirl]

I think you will be fine. Even if you have a little glitch along the way, that's still enough time. The longest wait was for the luggage to be unloaded. After you take it through customs, there is a counter where you just hand it back over and it's rechecked for you. Just make sure you ask ATN to book it through for you (just to be safe).

 

Have an incredible cruise!