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VT553 Flight status

According to real-time data from Trip.com, flight VT553, operated by Air Tahiti, scheduled to fly from Fakarava (FAV) to Papeete (PPT), has been cancelled. Please contact the airline or airport counter for the latest information.
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Fakarava(FAV)
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Fakarava Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 15m
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VT553 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the VT553 flight from Fakarava to Papeete on 11/13/2026 is operated using the aircraft model Alenia ATR 72. This aircraft has been in service for 8y, 8m. The aircraft has Up to 70 seats.
flight status
Alenia ATR 72
Punctuality (Departure)
73 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
50 %
Late on average
39 minutes
Age
8y, 8m
Seats
Up to 70
Flight Distance
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VT553 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of VT553 is 73% (Late on average 35 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 50% (Late on average 39 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
73 %
Late on average 35 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
73 %
30 mins late
5 %
60 mins late
9 %
90 mins late
14 %
Cancelled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
50 %
Late on average 39 minutes
Early
18 %
On time
32 %
30 mins late
23 %
60 mins late
14 %
90 mins late
14 %
Cancelled
0 %

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Flight FAQs

  • What is the current status of flight vt553?

    Flight vt553 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact Air Tahiti or your booking channel for rebooking or refund (updated Nov 13, 2026).
  • Flight vt553 has been canceled (status: Canceled). Contact Air Tahiti or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options; if booked on Trip.com, use Manage Booking.
  • Flight vt553 is operated by Air Tahiti from Fakarava (FAV) to Papeete (PPT). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 15 minutes; operating days may include Friday.
  • Track flight vt553 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If vt553 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Canceled, updated Nov 13, 2026). Contact Air Tahiti or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight vt553 has been canceled and did not depart from Fakarava (FAV). Contact Air Tahiti or your booking channel for next steps.
  • Flight vt553 usually flies a Alenia ATR 72 with seat layout 2-2. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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