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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9/10

"upgrade fee of only USD $75"

(China)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to Sydney by China Southern business class with an absolutely cheap price. My ticket was in economy, however, they sent me a message which encouraged me to upgrade to the business class at a fee of only USD $75, so I made it. The cabin crew showed great patience during the whole flight. It was tidy and clean in the cabin, while the meals were of Cantonese characteristic. It was great to watch some Hollywood movies with noise cancelling headphones. I had a sound sleep in the lie-flat seat. I had got my money’s worth.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCAN to SYD
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

"return flight more pleasurable"

(United States)

Verified Review | I recently flew Los Angeles to Guangzhou return on China Southern Airlines. I was seated in 63K on a Boeing 777 on my outbound leg and in 53H (aisle) on the A380 on my return flight. The outbound flight was full and not especially memorable, particularly since I rarely would look forward to a 15hr flight in economy seating. However, my return flight was made much more pleasurable by an empty seat next to me, a shorter 12hr flight time, but most of all the excellent service I received from the flight crew. In particular, a flight attendant from Korea who serviced our section of the plane was attentive, efficient, and provided service with grace and a smile.
AircraftA380
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to LAX
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
1/10

"they weren't even apologetic"

(Canada)

Verified Review | A very unpleasant experience. I was travelling from Sydney to Vancouver via Guangzhou with China Southern, and then WestJet to Calgary. In Sydney they couldn't get my bags checked to Calgary for some reason. I waited at the check in for almost 2 hours with them deleting and rebooking me, only for the attendant to mess up on my last name so they couldn't find me in the System. They then told me that my bags would have to get checked to Guangzhou and I'd have to pick them up and fast track everyone and a staff would be waiting for me to show me where to go. I had 10 minutes before the plane took off at this point. Get to my gate, the attendant finally said that my bags were now getting checked to Calgary, arrive in China with the impression that someone would be waiting for me. Nothing. Go to transfers to international and they told me that since I've been deleted in the system so many times that I had to pick my baggage up here and check everything in and go through security. I go wait for my bags, nothing comes out. I go to the baggage claim help desk and after 10 minutes they finally tell me that in fact my bags are going to be checked into Calgar.. I'm very disappointed in this company for making me almost miss my flight, luggage, and that they weren't even apologetic about any of this, no upgrades or anything.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSYD to YYC via CAN/YVR
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
10/10

"professional group of attendants"

(China)

Verified Review | I caught the late flight out of Guangzhou for Phuket. During the flight I got the chance to talk with the flight attendants and was very impressed with their ability to converse in English. They impressed me with their attention to the customers during the flight. They were truly a very professional group of attendants.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypePremium Economy
RouteCAN to HKT
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"the meals were decent"

(Australia)

Verified Review | I recently flew with China Southern from Shenzhen to Sydney. Overall it was a pretty good experience. Staff at Shenzhen airport were very professional and check-in and boarding was quick and smooth. Great service on the flight, the meals were decent. The comfort level of the seat was okay. All in all, a smooth flight and good value of money.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSZX to SYD
Date FlownNovember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
7/10

"they actually contacted me"

(Australia)

Verified Review | I wanted to give China Southern a big thumbs up for their after flight service to my trip in September 2016. They actually contacted me about my review (1st October 2016) and wanted to know how they could improve their service, this is a first for me but the young lady on the phone was really very good and my feedback was appreciated by the airline. As mentioned, this to me was excellent service and totally unexpected, we are quick to complain but slow to praise as I am also guilty of this offence.
AircraftA330 / A380
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteBNE to LAX via CAN
Date FlownSeptember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"attendants looked after me"

(India)

Verified Review | China Southern from Guangzhou to New Delhi in business class. It was nice that my request for wheelchair service and special meal service were free of charge. The ground staff worked diligently helped me with my luggage. The flight attendants looked after me with an amicable attidude and great patience during the 5 hours flight. The seat was comfortable with flat down function. In the other way, if they could use the airbridge in Guangzhou would be more convenient for the wheelchair passenger.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCAN to DEL
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"great personalized service"

(Australia)

Verified Review | Shanghai to Sydney via Guangzhou on China Southern. A 5 star hotel accommodation was provided at the Pullman at Guangzhou Airport for overnight transit. Great personalized service on the flight, two meals were provided plus plenty of snacks. Friendly air hosts and the fast track card was provided at Sydney airport. Thanks to all the crew members.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteSHA to SYD 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
yes
9/10

"price of ticket was acceptable "

(China)

Verified Review | Recently I flew from Guangzhou to Amsterdam with China Southern Airlines in economy class, and I will fly back again in January. The price of the return ticket was acceptable because of some holiday discount from the official website. I chose my seat number from the website without paying extra money and check in was not complex. The flight attendants were nice and friendly. Two meals served during the 13 hours flight, we got the Chinese and Western choices. Pillows, blankets and toiletery kit on every seat. Individual IFE screen for every person, and the movies were latest.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to AMS
Date FlownNovember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"excellent service"

(Canada)

Verified Review | Vancouver to Bangkok return via Guangzhou in business class with China Southern Airlines. Excellent service. Clean planes, the seats were very comfortable. Meals were good. I had a very tight connection in Guangzhou and was escorted off the plane and driven to international arrivals / passport control. I was escorted through passport control and onward to my connecting flight.
AircraftBoeing 777
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteYVR to BKK 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
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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