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Author Topic: Bora Bora Master Thread  (Read 248032 times)

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #880 on: February 28, 2017, 06:39:31 PM »
Thanks

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #881 on: February 28, 2017, 06:42:21 PM »
In addition the Domestic "Terminal" is a large non air-conditioned room that you won't want to spend more time in than you have to

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #882 on: February 28, 2017, 06:46:29 PM »
In addition the Domestic "Terminal" is a large non air-conditioned room that you won't want to spend more time in than you have to

Indeed:

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #883 on: February 28, 2017, 09:33:13 PM »
In addition the Domestic "Terminal" is a large non air-conditioned room that you won't want to spend more time in than you have to
AFAIR the international terminal is not much better..

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #884 on: February 28, 2017, 09:34:55 PM »
Recommendations for hotel near the airport in PPT for the night we land?

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #885 on: February 28, 2017, 09:40:12 PM »
IHG free night at IHG. 
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #886 on: March 01, 2017, 11:13:26 AM »
That picture reminds me of HNL, couldn't wait to get out of there as quickly as possible.

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #887 on: April 27, 2017, 01:04:26 AM »
Any new thoughts on Air Tahiti?

Anyone have experience with booking local prices and/or baggage costs?

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #888 on: April 27, 2017, 07:42:05 AM »
Any new thoughts on Air Tahiti?

Anyone have experience with booking local prices and/or baggage costs?
I haven't seen quality DP in a while about local prices.  And you can look online for added luggage cost.  It's 2 euros per kg if I'm not mistaken

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #889 on: April 27, 2017, 11:20:40 AM »
I haven't seen quality DP in a while about local prices.

DP? Destination Planning?

My understanding is that the local flight prices only usually include 10kg, but I think if you're connecting with an international flight you're allowed the regular 23kg/person (if I'm not misunderstanding their rules, but I can't find that exact info explicitly stated).

Yeah the luggage I think is 2.6 Euro/kg rt, just the base allowance is a little murky if I book the cheaper tickets

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #890 on: May 01, 2017, 02:35:51 PM »
DP? Destination Planning?

My understanding is that the local flight prices only usually include 10kg, but I think if you're connecting with an international flight you're allowed the regular 23kg/person (if I'm not misunderstanding their rules, but I can't find that exact info explicitly stated).

Yeah the luggage I think is 2.6 Euro/kg rt, just the base allowance is a little murky if I book the cheaper tickets
DP= Data point.

There are 2 types of tickets that you can book (after international flight) - Y class = 23kg and Z class = 46kg per person.

Not sure about local rates..

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #891 on: May 07, 2017, 12:35:50 PM »
Air Tahiti Nui claims they cant allow me to select my J seat until I get to the airport- something about only releasing 75% ahead of time.
Any way around this?

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #892 on: May 07, 2017, 02:05:27 PM »
Almost sure I assigned mine beforehand (which, of course, doesn't disprove their claim)...
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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #893 on: May 07, 2017, 04:38:34 PM »
Any issues with the milk in Bora Bora? Does it come from France or is it local?

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #894 on: May 07, 2017, 06:49:14 PM »
Air Tahiti Nui claims they cant allow me to select my J seat until I get to the airport- something about only releasing 75% ahead of time.
Any way around this?
had the same issue. No way around it. Easily got 2 seats next to each other at the airport

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #895 on: May 08, 2017, 09:58:53 AM »
Any issues with the milk in Bora Bora? Does it come from France or is it local?

Local but u can ask them for Milk from foreign country and they'll let you know what they can source

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #896 on: May 24, 2017, 01:10:16 PM »
If anyone will be in Bora Bora on Jun 20-21, let me know. My travel plans have fallen through and I had booked one night with a Chase Free Night which is now non-refundable. I am happy to gift you that night (add you as a 2nd guest). Let me know before June 13th. Hopefully someone can benefit from this!

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #897 on: May 24, 2017, 01:12:51 PM »
If anyone will be in Bora Bora on Jun 20-21, let me know. My travel plans have fallen through and I had booked one night with a Chase Free Night which is now non-refundable. I am happy to gift you that night (add you as a 2nd guest). Let me know before June 13th. Hopefully someone can benefit from this!
Tried begging? changing date?
Begging again?

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #898 on: May 24, 2017, 01:16:54 PM »
If anyone will be in Bora Bora on Jun 20-21, let me know. My travel plans have fallen through and I had booked one night with a Chase Free Night which is now non-refundable. I am happy to gift you that night (add you as a 2nd guest). Let me know before June 13th. Hopefully someone can benefit from this!

Also try calling the hotel directly to see if they can  help

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Re: Bora Bora Master Thread
« Reply #899 on: May 24, 2017, 02:31:56 PM »
Tried begging? changing date?
Begging again?

Tried begging 3 times.. No go