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

"great staff, great service"

(Aruba)

Verified Review | Singapore to New York via Guangzhou. The check in at Singapore was very helpful and friendly. The flight, service, entertainment and food was good. Transit in Guangzhou was smooth but the ground staff at the airport wasn't that great. Maybe a little more friendly would do the trick. The check in to New York was fast and easy and the seating was quick. The service was excellent and very friendly. Food was more than enough and tasty. Seat were okay and the foot rest made my flight. Entertainment was excellent. Cause I had to be in transit (to Aruba) the staff gave me a place in bushiness class (end of flight) so I could exit the plane fast. Great staff, great service.
AircraftBoeing 777
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSIN to JFK via CAN
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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9/10

"detailed in service"

(Canada)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to Vancouver. I spent most of the flight watching the movies, except a couple hours sleep. The flight attendants were detailed in service. As I was awake most of the time, I felt hungry in between meals. My request for some snack was met with my favorite instant noodles. I like going with China Southern for their excellent services, in addition to their aircraft.
AircraftBoeing 777
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to YVR
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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8/10

"inflight service was nice"

(China)

Verified Review | I had a flight from Wenzhou to San Francisco via Guangzhou with China Southern. The ticket price was fair and the domestic sector included was free of charge. When I transferred in Guangzhou, the airline provided me overnight accommodation free. The hotel was clean and breakfast was served. From Guangzhou to San Francisco was Boeing 787. The plane was clean and inflight service was nice. The flight attendants were friendly and patient. They served alcohol during the meal service which tasted good. But there is one thing I still don't understand, why Guangzhou airport always can not offer enough airbridges for international flights. It's really inconvenient for passengers.
AircraftA320 / Boeing 787
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteWNZ to SFO via CAN
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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10/10

"flight was enjoyable"

(Australia)

Verified Review | Brisbane to Changsha via Guangzhou. The flight was enjoyable, the flight attendants really helpful and patient. The food was nice, although the portions are too small, so I asked for two servings. Another imperfection was that when I was using the inflight entertainment system, the movie and tv part works fine, however, when I wanted to listen to music, I didn't hear anything, and I'm pretty sure it's not the earphone problem.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteBNE to CSX via CAN
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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10/10

"continue to recommend China Southern"

(Canada)

Verified Review | Sydney to Guangzhou. Flight attendants were friendly and patient. The plane was quite clean. Food, beverages and inflight entertainment system were acceptable. Air fare for this flight was well spent. Crew members who spoke English, very likely specially hired to service passengers with a variety background. I will continue to recommend China Southern.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSYD 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
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9/10

"offered a great service"

(Mexico)

Verified Review | San Francisco to Guangzhou. The cabin staff offered a great service during the flight. I was really uncomfortable on my seat, so I asked a staff member to assign me another place if possible; I waited for about three minutes and she had a new seat ready for me. The staff was really friendly and attentive. Entertainment during the flight is nice, even tho I just used the reading light to finish my book. I recommend China Southern Airlines without a doubt.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSFO to CAN
Date FlownNovember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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8/10

"I would be glad to recommend"

(Malaysia)

Verified Review | Kuala Lumpur to San Francisco via Kuala Lumpur. Aircraft is rather new with comfortable selection of movies to kill time for long flight. Check-in in KUL was fast and staff was friendly and helpful for KUL-CAN leg. Food is average. Plenty of leg space for premium economy and comfortable. Cabin temperature is nice, not too cold nor too warm. For CAN-SFO leg, boarding was chaootic slightly as there a number of wheel-chair bound elderly passengers and airport assistants shouting and checking out using walkie-talkie before confirming with the shuttle bus that all were onboard to the plane. Leg space is quite cramped with 3x3x3 seating. Toilet is clean. Cabin crew are very professional. Food is acceptable. This is my first experience with China Southern and based on this recent experience, I would be glad to recommend to friends.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypePremium Economy
RouteKUL to SFO via CAN
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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10/10

"terrific experience "

(United States)

Verified Review | China Southern from Kunming to New York JFK via Guangzhou. Terrific experience from beginning to end, with much improved cabin decor and service. All personnel were friendly and helpful. Bathrooms refreshed throughout flight. Vegetarian meals were good along with beverage service. Excellent AV selections and backseat monitor. Overall achieved a level of quality to compete with Cathay and Singapore.
AircraftBoeing 777
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypePremium Economy
RouteKMG to JFK via CAN
Date FlownNovember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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7/10

"flight was generally enjoyable"

(Australia)

Verified Review | Tokyo to Melbourne via Guangzhou. Overall, there were no major problems with the flight, the catering and service was satisfactory. However, I experienced a moderate level of discomfort in the seats (as I am a 6' tall male), and this was compounded by the fact that the legroom was significantly reduced when the seat in front reclined. The in-flight entertainment system was fantastic, it offered a vast array of films and television shows. There is a ban on the use of mobile devices on-board the plane and a lack of in-flight wifi/data services. Altogether, the flight was generally enjoyable, and well worth it considering the cost, as I only forked out ~1000 AUD for a return fare to Japan.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteNRT to MEL via CAN
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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9/10

"the very best experience"

(New Zealand)

Verified Review | Flew with China Southern for the first time from Auckland to London with a brief stopover in Guangzhou of 3 hrs. First leg of the trip started with pleasant service from the checkin staff at Auckland, access to the Emperor Lounge which was adequate. The first leg from Auckland to Guangzhou was really comfortable, with outstanding service from all cabin staff throughout. Although we had been gently warned about the food, we found the options available for 'western' style food were generous and superb. Entertainment options on board provided a large range to mostly current movies. In Guangzhou the ground staff for China Southern were helpful, and the lounge was comfortable with some wonderful food options The second leg of our trip, was 13 hrs to London, once again the experience across all areas was the same. All in all the very best experience, at a very economical price
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER / 787
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteAKL to LHR via CAN
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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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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