China Southern Airlines

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4 star Skytrax Rating
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Seat Comfort 12345
Staff Service 12345
Value for Money 12345
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8/10
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8/10

"professional performance"

(China)

Verified Review | London Heathrow to Guangzhou on 5th January. Overall it was quite an impressive journey. It was Boeing 787-8 and it was quiet and the air was not so dry compared with other aircraft. The food was a bit disappointing but acceptable. What impressed me most was the professional performance of the cabin crew. During the flight there’s was an old lady who suffered severe headache soon after takeoff. The cabin crew tried to reach for a doctor on the plane, luckily there was a doctor on board. Throughout the flight the cabin crew kept staying in touch with the doctor and monitoring the condition of the lady.
AircraftBoeing 787-8
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteLondon Heathrow to Guangzhou
Date FlownJanuary 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"seat was not soft enough"

(New Zealand)

Verified Review | Wuhan to Auckland via Guangzhou with China Southern. Food was not good and overcooked. Seat was not soft enough, and the blanket is not long enough - and I am only 162cm high. Service was nice and friendly, and they are very sweet and thoughtful, they can catch a little thing even you did not ask for it.
AircraftBoeing 737-800 / 787
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteWuhan to Auckland via Guangzhou
Date FlownJanuary 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
4/10

"staff made me really disappointed"

(New Zealand)

Verified Review | I flew from Auckland to Guangzhou on 29 November with China Southern Airlines. The cabin staff made me really disappointed and did not answer questions. They forgot my requests - I asked for one more blanket but the cabin crew said no and went away. During the flight I felt no smiling or communication. Also the lavatories were dirty. Disgusting smell. I have experienced this airlines so many times and this was the worst time in cabin service. Other than the =service, the food was okay. In-flight entertainment was good. I recommend China Southern Airlines for value for money.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAuckland to Guangzhou
Date FlownNovember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

"positive attitude was prevalent"

(New Zealand)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to Auckland. Thoroughly enjoyed my flight thank you. The staff were great and catered happily to my requests, good movie selection (really enjoyed the movie War Dogs) and I actually enjoyed the food that was served through out the trip. The staff on board were helpful, kind, professional and not afraid to laugh. Their positive attitude was prevalent throughout the flight. Thank you China Southern Airlines for making it a pleasant trip back home, great food and entertainment at an unbeatable price. Value for money.
AircraftBoeing 777
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to AKL
Date FlownJanuary 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
3/10

"service at Guangzhou was so bad"

(Canada)

Verified Review | We booked a round trip Vancouver to Delhi via Guangzhou. The service at Guangzhou was so bad. No one speaks English and everywhere they had Chinese language, so there is no way you can know where you going. On the way back the flight from Guangzhou got cancelled and the staff had no clue what was going on. It took almost 4 hours struggle to get out to the hotel, and then there is a struggle for buses for hotel. There is not enough buses and everyone is standing in the cold and staff has no clue what to say to passengers.
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteVancouver to Delhi via Guangzhou
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
9/10

"very patient to provide services"

(United States)

Verified Review | New York to Guangzhou. Due to the snow storm, the flight was delayed for about 1 hour, but we were provided information consistently. The crew members are very nice and friendly throughout the 16-hour flight and the cabin and bathrooms are kept clean. The stewardess in my cabin was specifically nice, smiling all the time, working very hard, and very patient to provide services to all passengers. This was definitely a nice trip!
AircraftBoeing 777-300
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteJFK to CAN
Date FlownJanuary 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"choose China Southern next time"

(China)

Verified Review | I flew Auckland to Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines CZ306 on 2nd January 2017. I sat in seat 51K which was beside the emergency exit. The boarding was on time and the plane took off on time. The food onboard was satisfying. Cabin crew was friendly and helpful, and their smile were very kindly. I must say that I will choose China Southern next time!
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAKL to CAN
Date FlownJanuary 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

"the cabin staff were great"

(New Zealand)

Verified Review | I flew from Auckland to Guangzhou on 18th December with China Southern Airlines. The cabin staff were great and cared about my requests. Good communication and response. They cleaned the lavatories. They asked us if we need more water, juice or soft drink and asked how we felt about their service. It was the best time that I have experienced China Southern Airlines. It would be better if they have cabin WIFI.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAKL to CAN
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"comfortable seat and efficient service"

(China)

Verified Review | Chengdu to Beijing. Widebody A330 flight but quite full due to holiday, and I paid double what I paid on the outbound trip. Quite comfortable seat and efficient service, with hot snacks and drinks served free and checked luggage unlike in Europe. Smooth flight and on time arrival. Again China Southern arrives at Beijing Terminal 2 and as such it is easier than at the huge T3
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCTU to PEK
Date FlownJanuary 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"flight that exceeds my expectation"

(China)

Verified Review | Beijing to Chengdu. A good flight that exceeds my expectation. Although I live in China my flights are mainly Europe continental, and it is good to see that a domestic Chinese flight is better than most European continental flights. For example, seat pitch is decent and service more than adequate. There is hot food too served free on a morning flight lasting only 2 and half hours. beverages were served twice. The flight is on time too. I chose to fly China Southern Airlines because it departs from Beijing T2 and it is less hassle than to negotiate through the huge T3, where you may 'walk for a mile' to reach the gate!
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RoutePEK to CTU
Date FlownNovember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes

China Southern Airlines Photos

China Southern Airlines is a state-owned airline and a member of SkyTeam alliance. Its main hub airport is Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, the airline operates more than 600 passenger aircraft, including Boeing 787, Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 and Airbus A380, A330, A321, A320 and A319. China Southern Airlines fleet is ranked the largest in Asia and the fifth largest in the world.

FIRST CLASS

A380 is equipped with eight private flat-bed suites. IFE is via a 23-inch flat-screen LCD TV. Boeing 787 and A330 have 4 cocoon seats, and IFE is via a 17 or 19-inch LCD TV.

flat_seatsFlat bed seat / suite
power_iconIn-seat &/or USB power
No WiFiOnboard WiFi
AVODAudio / video on demand
DiningOn demand dining
WinesFine wines & beverage service
SleepingPillows & duvet / blanket
PyjamasPyjamas / Sleepsuit
AmenitiesAmenity kit

BUSINESS CLASS

A380 seats recline to a full flat bed. IFE is via a 15-inch flat-screen LCD TV. Boeing 787 / A330 seats recline to full flat bed with 2x2x2 cabin layout. IFE via 15-inch LCD TV.

LONG HAUL
flat_seatsFlat bed seat
power_iconIn-seat &/or USB power
No WiFiOnboard WiFi
AVODAudio / video on demand
DiningOn demand dining (*not all flights)
WinesFine wines & beverage service
SleepingPillows & duvet / blanket
PyjamasPyjamas / Sleepsuit
AmenitiesAmenity kit

ECONOMY CLASS

China Southern Airlines cabin/seat layouts can be viewed on the Seat Map in menu below.

Seat pitchSeat pitch : 31-33 ins
Seat widthSeat width : 17.2 - 17.5 ins
No WiFiOnboard WiFi
power_iconUSB power (*not all flights)
AVODAudio / video on demand
DiningComplimentary meals
WinesComplimentary beverages & wines
SleepingPillows & blankets

LOUNGES

At Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, premium customers have use of the China Southern Airlines First and Business class lounge.

Lounge SeatingExpansive seating options
Lounge showersShower rooms
WiFiLounge WiFi
Work StationsWorkstations / business area
power_iconCharging facilities
AVODTV facilities
DiningBuffet & Noodle Bar Dining
WinesSelf service bar
SleepingBedrooms
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SEAT MAPS

View aircraft seat maps for China Southern Airlines fleet. We have provided you a direct link to China Southern Fleet information page, where the most up-to-date information should be available.
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IFE

China Southern Airlines provides 600+ hours of entertainment programs on newest aircraft where audio/video program systems are installed.
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ONBOARD DINING

First Class entrée dish

Business Class beef noodle soup

FIRST CLASS : REVIEW

A modern Boeing 787 with comfortable flat bed, nice comfort attributes and amenities, reasonable IFE, attentive and friendly staff../

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