Category: Tips

The Saturday meetings of the Ile des Pins Tourist Office begin this weekend!

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A few weeks after settling in Kuto Bay, the Isle of Pines Tourist Office is launching Saturday meetings, to the delight of our passengers.

From this Saturday, January 28, you will be able to discover this brand new event organized by Sud Tourisme. The festivities will begin at 9:30 am, just after your arrival on the island if you take the first flight in the morning.

Your stay in Kunié lands could not start better! The inhabitants of the island will be happy to make you live an authentic experience. You will be able to take advantage of a local market, a canoe trip in Kuto Bay, a weaving workshop or even a discovery tour of the island. This will also be an opportunity to take advantage of the advice of tourist agents for your stay on the Isle of Pines.

For more information, visit the Sud Tourisme website or contact them on 45 93 09.

Happy Jeudi Lifou: Exceptional extension of the travel period

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Given the success of the current Happy Jeudi Lifou offer, the company is pleased to announce that the travel period has been extended by one month to allow a greater number of travelers to take advantage of the offer!

You can therefore book your tickets for Lifou to travel from January 6 to March 26, 2023 at 13,400F*!

*Promotional offer sold exclusively on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Return rate per adult – 1 night minimum, 21 days maximum – Immediate payment – non-refundable – non-modifiable – not combinable with another rate – subject to availability during the period indicated – Amount including tax excluding service charges.

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Happy Thursday January: fly to Lifou!

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To get 2023 off to a good start, take advantage of our January Happy Thursday offer, destination Lifou! This Thursday, January 5, treat yourself to a round trip at a happy price to Lifou, the island of many faces.

Fly to Lifou for only 13,400F*

It is Lifou which is honored this month on the occasion of our Happy Thursday offer.
To allow you to (re)discover the island or simply to visit your family, the company invites you to book your return tickets at 13,400F* for travel between January 6 and February 28, 2023.
Be the first to book, because places are taken by storm from the first hours and you only have 24 hours to benefit from the offer. It’s your turn !

*Promotional offer sold exclusively on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Return rate per adult – 1 night minimum, 21 days maximum – Immediate payment – non-refundable – non-modifiable – not combinable with another rate – subject to availability during the period indicated – Amount including tax excluding service charges.

Discovering Lifou!

This is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a trip to this beautiful island that is Lifou. Even more than on the other islands, the variety of natural sites in Lifou invites you to explore. Between majestic cliffs, white sand beaches, dense forests and colorful coral backgrounds, you will be amazed. You will also be able to make friendly encounters and discover the rich traditions of the inhabitants of the island.

Magenta Airport: a new car park available

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Since July 2022, a new temporary car park has opened near the airport.

It was set up by the DAC (Civil Aviation Department) pending future work planned for 2023 on the airport’s main car park (P1).
Located just a few hundred meters from the airport, you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind! It is located near the sheds, next to the car rental car park.
On the practical side, this night-lit car park offers 134 parking spaces and is open Monday to Sunday from 4:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

As a reminder, you can also park for free:

At car park P1:
– 256 parking spaces
– continuous opening 7 days a week

At the P2 car park located 500 m from the airport:
– 116 parking spaces
– continuous opening from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. – 7 days a week
– free shuttles between the car park and the airport, round trip, every 15 minutes (frequency may be modified depending on air traffic) from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The P4 car park offers:
– 134 parking spaces
– continuous opening from 4:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
– parking lot lit at night

For more information, visit the CCI NC website!

How to save your boarding pass on your mobile

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First step: check-in online

To save your boarding pass on your smartphone, you must first check in online. It could not be easier. You will normally have received your booking confirmation by email the day you made it. This document contains all the elements of your reservation: travel dates, identity of the passenger(s), file number, etc. On our website, go to the page dedicated to online check-in. To check in online, enter your reservation number or your ticket number, indicated on your reservation confirmation. This number is made up of 6 characters (numbers and letters). From then on, all you have to do is confirm the identity of the passenger you want to check in online and you’re done!

Receive your boarding pass directly in your mailbox

When your online check-in is complete, you will immediately receive an email confirming your online check-in with your boarding pass in PDF format attached. So all you have to do is save the PDF document directly to your smartphone or take a screenshot of your boarding pass. Save it carefully in your mobile’s photo library. In any case, make sure that the bar code at the top of the document is clearly legible because it will be scanned by the agents of the company to allow you access to your plane.

D-day

That’s it: you’re checked in and you have your boarding pass saved on your smartphone. On the day of departure, if you have baggage to deposit in the hold, you no longer need to wait at the check-in counter; head straight to the dedicated bag drop line! You can leave your baggage in the hold up to 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time on your ticket. All you have to do is pass the security check and get on board!

Good to know: if the weight of your luggage is greater than the allowance mentioned on your ticket, you will have to contact an agent at the check-in counter and free yourself of the weight of this excess. Find more information about cabin and hold baggage in our dedicated section.

See you soon!

Les demandes des Cartes Transport sont ouvertes !

Carte Transport 2023: apply and win a plane ticket!

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Applications for the 2023 Transport Card are open! If you are residents of the islands, you can already submit your application online. And the 2023 campaign promises you lots of new things!

Apply as of November 17 All Transport Card requests can be made directly online on our website!

A secure form allows you to request your card in just a few clicks. All you have to do is fill out one form per person and attach the required supporting documents to each request. Make sure you have all the supporting documents before making your request:
– valid proof of identity (identity card or passport) ;
– proof of address with your address on the islands dated less than 3 months (water, electricity, telephone bill) ;
– certificate of not benefiting from another dated and signed aid scheme.

Complete your procedures online and win a return ticket to your island of residence!

For the first time, the company is organizing a game reserved for Transport Card applicants. To try your luck, all you have to do is apply for your Transport Card directly on our website before December 31, 2022 at midnight. Make sure you have all the supporting documents so that your request is validated; only complete applications made online will be considered for the draw. Up to you !

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In 2023, your Transport Card will be dematerialized!

More ecological…
Make way for digital! The Transport Card is completely dematerialized. From now on, only your profile number will be sent to you to claim your travel credits on our lines.

More practical…
It is this profile number that allows you to book your tickets directly online using your credits. Don’t hesitate to follow the online booking tutorial to save time and better manage your next bookings.

More simple…
No need to move! At the end of your request and if the latter is validated, you will receive your profile number (formerly registered on the card) by sms and email.

Faster…
Since the process is simplified, you will receive the answer to your request much faster than usual. Make your request online and receive your profile number within a maximum of 48 hours only! For all complete applications received before December 29, 2022, the profile number will be automatically sent on January 2, 2023.

And still so advantageous!
The Transport Card 2023 still allows you to benefit from 10 travel credits to your island of residence. You are in control of your budget and you choose on which flights you wish to use your credits. Also take advantage of discounts on our freight service: 15F reduction per kilo from your island of residence.

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Happy Jeudi novembre : destination Ile des Pins à prix réduits – Air Calédonie

Happy Thursday November 3: we’re off to the Isle of Pines!

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Like every beginning of the month, Air Calédonie makes you happy! This Thursday, November 3, book your tickets for the Isle of Pines at an unbeatable price for Happy Thursday.

The Isle of Pines for only 9,900F*

If you don’t yet know the pearl of the Pacific, this Happy Thursday is right on time!

The company invites you to discover the Isle of Pines by booking your return tickets at only 9,900F*. An opportunity not to be missed ! Book this Thursday, November 3 and discover the kunié lands between February 13 and March 31, 2023. Like every Happy Thursday, you will only have a few hours to take advantage of it because the offer only lasts 24 hours! So don’t delay: the tickets on sale are taken by storm from the first minutes after the publication of the offer.

*Promotional offer sold exclusively on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Return rate per adult – 1 night minimum, 21 days maximum – Immediate payment – ​​non-refundable – non-modifiable – not combinable with another rate – subject to availability during the period indicated – Amount including tax excluding service charges.

The Isle of Pines: the dream destination

The Isle of Pines, also called the “Pearl of the Pacific” promises you an enchanting trip, just like its lagoon and its landscapes. On the main island, sail on a traditional canoe towards the natural swimming pool in Oro Bay. Unforgettable encounters await you: endemic corals, fluorescent giant clams and fish of all kinds. You can also walk along the twin bays with fine sand, Kuto and Kanuméra. Make a stop there at sunset! In addition to the richness of its natural heritage, you will also appreciate the unfailing hospitality of the Kunié. So, are you booking your tickets?

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On november 12 : see you at the Kaneka Legend festival

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Air Calédonie is proud to partner with Le Mouv’NC for the first edition of the Kaneka Légende festival: the concert event which will take place on November 12 at the Arène du Sud. The company is pleased to help you win tickets for this unique festival!

The great kaneka gala

As a key player in New Caledonian cultural development, Le Mouv’ organizes the first festival dedicated to Kanéka at the Arène du Sud. This is the first time that the Arène du Sud will host a festival with 100% local artists. This concert-event is the perfect opportunity for all the communities of the country to come together to enjoy the interpretations of the emblematic artists of Kanéka whose melodies have rocked New Caledonian families for decades.

A colorful programm

The program will allow you to rediscover the great classics of Kaneka and to travel to different areas of our country according to the styles of Kaneka that will be offered to you. You will thus have the pleasure of finding on stage seven legendary groups who have responded to perform their greatest hits: Bwanjep, Vamaley, Edou, Dick & Hnatr, Mea Nebe, Becim and Hyarison.

Win your tickets with Air Calédonie

Entre amis ou en famille, vous êtes attendus nombreux à l’Arène du Sud le 12 novembre. Et pour vous permettre de participer à cette grande fête du Kaneka, Air Calédonie a le plaisir de vous faire gagner plusieurs places pour le Kaneka Legend dès aujourd’hui sur la page Facebook. Alors suivez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux. Vous aurez peut-être une seconde chance de remporter vos entrées pour l’évènement avant le Jour-J !

Je prends ma place ! 

How to get the best prices all year round

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To go on holiday or visit your family, it is always appreciated to be able to benefit from plane tickets at the best price. Here are some tips that should help you enjoy attractive fares on our flights.

Anticipate your journey

The first reflex t to have is to book your flights in advance. And if we tend to think about it for long-haul flights, we often skip it for domestic flights. So to benefit from the best prices, the best thing you can do is to book your tickets as long as possible in advance. In addition to having the guarantee of having seats available on the travel dates you are planning, this will also allow you to have the choice among the different fare classes that we offer. Promo, Super Leisure, Standard… Make your choice according to your budget and fare’s conditions that suit you !

Choose your travel dates wisely

To be able to take advantage of the best rates, choose off-peak periods. You can plan to go out of school holidays, long weekends or even during the week. It will also allow you to enjoy maximum peace of mind on board and during your stay. And if you’re not too chilly, why not try a winter stay ? Period less popular with travelers, it is the ideal period to travel on a reduced budget.  Extra : you can enjoy the magnificent spectacle of Caledonian winter sunsets. For a weekend, prefer a departure on Saturday morning with a return on Monday.

Look out for promotional offers

Another tip: promotional offers! At Air Calédonie, we regularly offer you promotional offers to allow you to travel at reduced prices. Thanks to our Super Leisure rates, for example, you can discover Loyalty Islands or the North for 16,500F* A/R or treat yourself to a stay in Kunié lands at 12,600F A/R**.

Each month, you can also benefit from reduced rates during Happy Thursday. The principle is simple : every first Thursday of the month and only for 24 hours, we offer you the possibility of booking your return tickets to one of our destinations at unbeatable prices. The destination of Happy Thursday is revealed a few days before the start of the offer on our social networks or via our newsletter. You know what you have left to do.

Book now !

*fare conditions

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Happy Thursday on October 6: we are flying to Ouvéa!

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As every month, benefit from our Happy Thursday offer. This Thursday, October 6, treat yourself to a round trip to the island closest to paradise at a happy price!

Book your return tickets for Ouvéa at only 13,400F*

It is Ouvéa that is in the spotlight this month on the occasion of our Happy Thursday offer.
To allow you to (re)discover this jewel of the Pacific or simply to visit your family, the company invites you to book your return tickets at 13,400F* for travel between October 7 and November 30.
Don’t wait to book: you only have 24 hours to take advantage of the offer and the best dates are often taken by storm in the early hours. Up to you !

*Promotional offer sold exclusively on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Return rate per adult – 1 night minimum, 21 days maximum – Immediate payment – non-refundable – non-modifiable – not combinable with another rate – subject to availability during the period indicated – Amount including tax excluding service charges.

Discovery Ouvéa !

You will not have a better opportunity to visit Ouvéa. Ouvéa is one of the most beautiful atolls in the Pacific, hence its nickname of the island closest to paradise.
Take its unique road which sometimes runs along the endless white sand beach, sometimes the great Pacific of an intense blue. You will also be able to appreciate the natural hospitality of its inhabitants and the great sweetness of life on this island. Don’t forget to stop at the majestic cliffs of Lékiny. They are worth it!