The curtain falls on the Loyalty Islands Air Calédonie Triathlon.

Last weekend, Lifou hosted the third edition of the Loyalty Islands Triathlon by Air Calédonie alongside the Beach Festival. About a hundred participants gathered for this sporting event.

Notable performances were achieved by both women and men.

Triathletes competed in three race formats: the XS format – 375m swim, 10km bike, and 2.5km run; the S format – 750 meters swim, 20 kilometers bike, and 5 kilometers run; and the M format, which included 1.5 kilometers swim, 40 kilometers bike, and 10 kilometers run.

Under brilliant sunshine, Grégory Pottier claimed the first place in the S category, while Benjamin Maire secured victory in the M category. Among the women, Audrey Boureau emerged victorious in the S format, and Claire Jacquin claimed the top spot in the M format. Congratulations to all the winners! In addition to the adult courses, children were also invited to participate in this sports event. A non-timed race brought together young athletes eager to take on the challenge.

 

 

A festive event

This occasion marked the celebration of the Beach Festival, organized by the Islands Province and the Luengoni tribe. Athletes had the opportunity to explore Lifou and its activities, savor local cuisine, explore tourist attractions, and enjoy cultural performances.

Air Calédonie is delighted to have contributed to the success of this third edition of the Triathlon, organized in partnership with Challenge Organisation. As a memento, all participants received gifts in the company’s colors.

Congratulations to all participants, and we look forward to seeing you next year for another edition of this exceptional event!

Boutique en ligne - Air Calédonie

Extend the experience with our new online store!

The Air Calédonie store gets a fresh look! Since September, you can now place orders through Click & Collect and explore our new items.

Save time: choose Click & Collect

Click & Collect is the simple and convenient alternative for ordering Air Calédonie items. This new feature allows you to save time by ordering directly from your home through our website. Just browse our online store, select the items you want, and add them to your cart. Once you’ve made your selection, make payment through our secure form. Your order will then be ready for pickup at the Pacific Plaza agency in just 24 hours!

Discover our new products!

In addition to this new feature, be enticed by our new products: sunglasses, microfiber sports towels, swim caps… Perfect for treating yourself or someone else! Of course, our flagship products are still available for sale: model airplanes, tote bags, keychains, and more. Make your choice from the selection of Air Calédonie products to extend your journey!

 

Octobre Rose à bord

Pink October on board

Throughout the month of October, our crews adorned themselves in pink to support the fight against breast cancer.

In support of the Pink October campaign and the New Caledonia Committee – League Against Cancer, our airline’s pilots, stewards, and flight attendants proudly wore a small pink ribbon to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection.

Every year, the New Caledonia Committee – League Against Cancer mobilizes for the implementation of the Pink October campaign, aimed at promoting women’s health and raising awareness about the fight against breast cancer. To learn more and support their initiatives, visit their Facebook page.

Unfavourable weather conditions

Given the Lola weather phenomenon currently underway throughout the territory, heavy rains and strong winds are expected until mid-day tomorrow, Friday, October 27.

In order to guarantee the safety of passengers and their crews, the company is forced to cancel all flights scheduled this afternoon.

Depending on the evolution of the phenomenon of changes in the flight schedule of tomorrow are also to be expected (cancellations and/ or delays).

The company thanks its customers for their understanding.

A great success for the Raid Air Calédonie on the Isle of Pines.

On Saturday, October 14, the 2023 edition of the Raid Air Calédonie on the Isle of Pines took place. The runners gathered at the starting line in Vao to cover the 16.5km race, crossing the Kunié lands and finishing the course in the magnificent bay of Kanuméra. To top it off, the sun was shining!

Impressive performances from both men and women.

For this 27th edition, more than 80 participants conquered the fifteen kilometers of the course. In the men’s category, Antoine Bargain secured the top spot on the podium, crossing the finish line in 1:05:18, ahead of Dumitru Santa (1:06:57) and Ronan Pain (1:08:14).

On the women’s side, Marietta Baty claimed the first place in 1:26:03. Maeva Kerouredan came in second with a time of 1:28:27. The podium was completed by Alizée Le Bris, who finished the race in 1:32:11.

Congratulations to all the participants!

Air Calédonie is proud to have been a part of the success of this great event, organized by its partner, Challenge Organisation. This wonderful day concluded with a friendly meal and the awarding of prizes to the winners in the Ouatchia tribe.

The winners each received a prize courtesy of the company. And if the winners were well-rewarded, all the runners were able to leave the Isle of Pines with a small gift in the colors of Air Calédonie to congratulate them for their participation.

Congratulations to all the participants, and see you next year!

Trail Air Calédonie de Maré: the start of the second edition!

After the success of the first edition, Air Calédonie is delighted to partner with Challenge Organisation for the 2024 edition of the Trail de Maré, which will take place on Saturday, December 9th!

Three course options based on your level

The Trail de Maré aims to be accessible to everyone. That’s why we offer multiple courses. You’ll have the choice between the Grand raid (19 km), the Mini raid of 8 km, or the Family course of 3 km. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a beginner, it’s your time to shine! Whichever one you choose, you’ll be in for a treat.

A first edition hosted by the Eni Tribe

For this first edition, the Trail will be hosted by the Eni Tribe. It’s also an opportunity to discover Maré and the tribe during a weekend of festivities. Alongside the Trail, the Coastal Festival will take place the same weekend. You can enjoy many family-friendly activities offered by the Eni Tribe: a large market, seafood tastings, local crafts discovery, tours, and concerts.

Good to know

The company is pleased to offer a 15% discount on round-trip tickets to Maré for all trail runners. To do this, you’ll need to send us the registration confirmation and the promo code you received when booking your tickets to the following email address: convention@air-caledonie.nc. So, lace up your sneakers and get clicking! Don’t wait to register. You only have a few weeks left to train!

I’m up for the challenge, and I’m registering!

Wé Agency Closure: Please Prioritize Online or Phone Reservations!

Following the fire on Thursday, October 5th, the Air Calédonie agency in Wé (Lifou) is unfortunately no longer able to serve the public. The company is actively working to find a permanent solution to once again accommodate its clients from Lifou for all their travel needs, and this, under the best possible conditions.

While waiting for this, and to limit congestion at the Wanaham Airport ticket counter, the company encourages its clients to prioritize online reservations on the website https://www.air-caledonie.nc/ or to contact their agents by phone at 25.21.77. As a reminder, the phone sales service is available continuously from Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and on Saturdays from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Isle of Pines – Flights cancellation on October 7th

The operating conditions at Isle of Pines airport once again compel the company to cancel the flights scheduled for this destination on the morning of Saturday, October 7th.

These cancellations affect flights TY401, TY402, TY403, and TY404.

Affected passengers will be notified via SMS or email using the contact information provided during the reservation and will be rebooked on the earliest available flights.

The company thanks its customers for their patience and understanding.

Flight schedule Friday, October 6th

The operating conditions at Lifou aerodrome allow the company to gradually resume its flight program for this stopover on Friday, October 6th. The first departure from Nouméa – Magenta to Lifou is scheduled for 11:50 this morning. Therefore, the flights initially scheduled for this afternoon are maintained at their scheduled times.

However, the operating conditions at Isle of Pines aerodrome do not allow the company to operate the planned rotations for today. All flights to and from Isle of Pines for the day are thus canceled.

During this school holiday period and in order to limit crowds at our sales points, the company encourages its customers to prioritize online reservations at www.air-caledonie.nc or by phone at 25.21.77. Customers without a confirmed reservation will not be able to be listed on standby for the coming days.

The company thanks its customers for their patience and understanding.

Flight Schedule – October 6th

The operating conditions at Isle of Pines and Lifou airports compel the company to cancel the flights scheduled for both destinations on Friday, October 6th, until noon.
As a result, these cancellations affect flights TY201, TY202, TY401, TY402, TY403, and TY404.

Affected passengers will be notified via SMS or email using the contact information provided during the reservation process and will be rebooked on the earliest available flights.

The company thanks its customers for their patience and understanding.