40 Airlines Where Upgrading Your Seat Is Actually Worth It

35. Air Tahiti Nui – Polynesian Peace in Premium

Air Tahiti Nui offers a rare blend of cultural immersion and luxury in its first-class product, available on flagship routes to Paris, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. The cabin features wide, lie-flat seats, calming island-inspired interiors, and bespoke service from flight attendants dressed in traditional Tahitian attire. Dining includes French-Polynesian fusion cuisine—think mahi-mahi with vanilla sauce—served on fine china, alongside French wines and fresh tropical fruit. The airline’s Poerava First Lounge in Tahiti offers spa services and serene ocean views. For travelers headed to paradise, this first-class upgrade offers an unforgettable and soothing prelude to the islands themselves.