Tahiti Airport closure

[Hawaiidan]

On sunday jan 22, Tahiti airport PPT ( the only jet port in Tahiti_ said tha due to severe weather forecasts that it was closing till Wednesday.... you might want to check your airline!!! if meeting a cruise on the 24-25 Jan or flying in early....

Series of storm are passing through...we are on Serena and have experienced wet weather and stormy sea.

[aquidneck1]

Thank you Dan. Please keep us posted if you note further delays. Sorry that you had such rough weather.

 

We are coming in for the Feb. 4 trip.

[vaitape]

Check with your airline!

[RJB]

Just read that the airport is now open.

[aquidneck1]

I read that as well. It sure if that app,IRS to international flights yet. A lot will depend on continued rainfall.

[Sky shield]

I am to join the Sirena on 25/1.

 

My flight to PPT on 23/1 was cancelled because of the storm in Tahiti and I am stuck in Auckland waiting for flights. Air New Zealand has scheduled me to fly out tomorrow morning (25/1) and arrive in PPT 24/1 local time. If this happens, I should be able to make it.

 

In any case, my pre-cruise days in Moorea have been washed away, in exchange for 2 unplanned days in Auckland 😐

[LaCroisiereS'amuse]

 

http://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/polynesie/tahiti/polynesie-francaise/aeroport-faa-est-ferme-435743.html

[FlaMilkman]

 

http://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/polynesie/tahiti/polynesie-francaise/aeroport-faa-est-ferme-435743.html

 

 

WOW! :eek:

[RJB]

I am to join the Sirena on 25/1.

 

My flight to PPT on 23/1 was cancelled because of the storm in Tahiti and I am stuck in Auckland waiting for flights. Air New Zealand has scheduled me to fly out tomorrow morning (25/1) and arrive in PPT 24/1 local time. If this happens, I should be able to make it.

 

In any case, my pre-cruise days in Moorea have been washed away, in exchange for 2 unplanned days in Auckland 😐

Auckland not a bad place to be. Not quite Moorea, but safe and sound. Hope you make the ship. A great cruise.

[cbb]

take the ferry from Auckland over to Devonport and walk around...very nice little town!

Edited January 24, 2017 by cbb

[vaitape]

Moorea has been inundated as well so you're really better off in Auckland. Hope you can get your $$ back though! It's fairly miserable on Tahiti and Moorea right now.

 

Sorry about your vacation. Hopefully things will be better for your cruise.

[aquidneck1]

Vaitape, do you have further details about the destruction. We are scheduled for 3 days on Moorea next week. Thanks

[vaitape]

Have emailed a friend on Moorea but haven't heard back yet. Will post here when I do.

[RJB]

Have emailed a friend on Moorea but haven't heard back yet. Will post here when I do.

Spent 3 days in Moorea 2 years ago and it was wonderful. Hope all there are O.K. and they can re build. Want to go again.

[vaitape]

Ok..just heard from Moorea friend. Sunny skies today and getting back to normal on Moorea. You should be fine with your stay next week.

Cheers and Manuia!

[Sky shield]

Very glad that I am able to get into PPT today without further problems. The place looks normal and I do not see any signs of destruction. The day is fine and the sunset was breathtaking. Looking forward to my cruise on O.

 

Auckland was fine, but I have visted 4 times already, the last time only one year ago.

[aquidneck1]

Thank you so much everyone for checking and reporting. Sky Shield - have a wonderful cruise - so happy that you made it.

 

It appears from the future forecast that it might get windy and rainy again on the weekend that we depart on the cruise so I can just keep an eye on it and try not to worry that I will not be able to take the ferry back to Papeete to catch the cruise. :eek: