Are there any nonstop flights to the South Pacific from the East Coast?
Jad: Unfortunately, flying to Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia still requires a connection or stopover in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Honolulu. But with Air Tahiti Nui’s new nonstop New York-to-Papeete service, East Coasters can tuck tiares behind their ears just a half-day after clicking their seat belts for take-off. The 12.5-hour flight departs from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Both the Thursday and Saturday flights continue on to Sydney. Tip: If you can’t fly first- or business-class, request a window and an aisle: The 2-4-2 seat configuration on this particular flight means you’ll have a private row (emergency exits and bulkheads will give you the most room). On light-load flights, play that honeymoon card with the gate agent and you might wind up with an entire middle row to yourselves. What type of weather can we expect? Joe: In both Australia and New Zealand, our summer is their winter. If you’re considering honeymooning in sout
