PACKING ADVICE AIR TAHITI

Hey everyone,

I'm travelling to French Polynesia (Tahiti, Moorea, Rangiroa and Fakarava) in two weeks and was hoping to get some advice from anyone who's flown with Air Tahiti.

Their carry-on policy says the limit is 5 kg, which doesn't leave much room for camera gear. I'm travelling with a Nauticam housing for a Sony A7R VI, along with a WACP-C, and I normally carry everything in a Wandrd Hexad Access Duffel backpack as my carry-on. I've never had any issues with major airlines or other regional carriers, but I know Air Tahiti operates smaller aircraft and I'm a bit concerned about how strictly they enforce the carry-on weight limit.

Has anyone travelled with underwater camera equipment on Air Tahiti? Were they strict about the 5 kg limit, or did they mainly care about the size of the bag? I'd really prefer not to check my camera gear if I can avoid it.2

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any tips. Thanks!