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[Updated on February 4]

Due to ongoing technical issues and despite the efforts of our teams, the airline is forced to cancel its flights on February 6 and 7.

Passengers are notified by SMS or email based on the contact details provided at the time of booking, but they are not automatically rebooked.

Affected passengers must communicate their choice of adjustment as soon as possible—particularly those wishing to be rebooked on the next available flight, whose requests will be prioritized.

To do so, the airline invites its customers to fill out the dedicated form available here.

Only one form per booking reference is required, so there is no need to follow up with our teams.

Our teams are making every effort to process requests quickly; however, due to the high volume of inquiries, processing delays are to be expected.

The airline is doing everything possible to minimize the inconvenience caused by this situation and thanks its passengers for their understanding.

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Due to technical issues combined with unfavorable weather conditions, the airline is forced to cancel all flights until February 5th included.

Aware of the difficulties this situation may cause, the airline invites its passengers to complete an online form to quickly specify their travel needs. This will help prioritize passenger rescheduling when flights resume, which our teams are actively working on. A maritime alternative is not possible, as the Betico ferry has also canceled its services due to strong swells.

Information for Passengers:

• Affected passengers will be notified via SMS or email, according to the contact details provided at the time of booking.
• There is no need to go to the airport in hopes of being placed on standby.
• A new flight schedule will be established as soon as possible to repatriate stranded passengers as quickly as possible.
• To be rebooked on the first available flight, it is essential to complete the dedicated form (available here). Only requests submitted via this form will be prioritized.
• Requests can also be made through our agents, but rescheduled flights will be at later dates.

Recommendations:

We encourage those who can to postpone their travel plans whenever possible, except in cases of compelling reasons.

The airline thanks its customers for their understanding. Our teams remain fully committed to managing this exceptional situation, particularly disruptive during this post-holiday travel period.

Due to technical issues combined with unfavorable weather conditions, the airline is forced to cancel all flights until February 5th included.

Aware of the difficulties this situation may cause, the airline invites its passengers to complete an online form to quickly specify their travel needs. This will help prioritize passenger rescheduling when flights resume, which our teams are actively working on. A maritime alternative is not possible, as the Betico ferry has also canceled its services due to strong swells.

Information for Passengers:

• Affected passengers will be notified via SMS or email, according to the contact details provided at the time of booking.
• There is no need to go to the airport in hopes of being placed on standby.
• A new flight schedule will be established as soon as possible to repatriate stranded passengers as quickly as possible.
• To be rebooked on the first available flight, it is essential to complete the dedicated form (available here). Only requests submitted via this form will be prioritized.
• Requests can also be made through our agents, but rescheduled flights will be at later dates.

Recommendations:

We encourage those who can to postpone their travel plans whenever possible, except in cases of compelling reasons.

The airline thanks its customers for their understanding. Our teams remain fully committed to managing this exceptional situation, particularly disruptive during this post-holiday travel period.

[Updated on December 18]

Due to ongoing technical issues and despite the efforts of our teams, disruptions are still occurring. As a result, changes to our flight schedule—sometimes at the last minute—may arise, leading to significant delays or cancellations.

In the event of a cancellation, passengers are notified by SMS or email based on the contact details provided at the time of booking, but they are not automatically rebooked.

Affected passengers must inform us of their preferred resolution as soon as possible—especially those wishing to be rescheduled on the next available flight, whose requests are given priority.

To do so, the airline invites customers to complete the dedicated form available here.

Our teams are doing their utmost to process requests promptly, but due to the volume of inquiries, processing times are to be expected.

Additionally, cancellations that have occurred since last week have caused congestion in our cargo service, extending delivery times for shipments already in progress. As of today, only urgent parcel shipment requests are being handled at the cargo service desks at our stations.

The airline is making every effort to minimize the inconvenience caused by this situation and thanks its passengers for their understanding.

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Due to technical issues, significant changes to the flight schedule are expected through Friday, December 13 (inclusive).
Our teams are working diligently to implement all possible alternatives to minimize the impact on passengers and keep them informed directly.

We encourage affected passengers to prioritize online processes whenever possible, as our call center is currently overwhelmed.

What to do if your flight is canceled?

If your flight is canceled, you will automatically receive a text message and an email at the contact details provided during booking.
To help expedite the resolution of your case, we strongly encourage you to complete the dedicated online form: https://bit.ly/4iuEJLq.

Why are these disruptions occurring?

These cascading schedule changes result from several factors linked to the events of last May, which caused a sharp decline in domestic air traffic.

To adapt to this challenging context, the airline has implemented a profound and sustainable transformation plan. The flight schedule has been adjusted to meet reduced demand, maintaining limited rotations, especially for tourist destinations like the Isle of Pines or Ouvéa, with one flight per day or fewer. This program relies on the operation of two ATR72-600 aircraft from the fleet of four.

To optimize resources, the airline has also leased one of its aircraft to Air Tahiti for a year and adjusted its workforce accordingly. Additionally, another ATR is undergoing scheduled maintenance for several weeks. As a result, the airline currently has only two operational aircraft, leaving little room for maneuver in the event of disruptions, whether external (such as weather disturbances) or internal (such as technical issues).

Meeting demands during peak periods

Despite these constraints and the high demand during the holiday season and school vacation period, the airline is committed to meeting its passengers’ needs to the best of its ability and optimizing capacity across all destinations.

We sincerely thank our passengers for their patience and understanding.