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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9/10

"seat was also perfect"

(Netherlands)

Verified Review | Amsterdam to Wenzhou via Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines. Since economy class was full and the price of onboard upgrade was fair, I got the upgrade after boarding. I was surprised to be satisfied by the wine service onboard. Passengers can have many options to pick up a nice wine to go with their dishes. The seat was also perfect, very comfortable, and a good entertainment system. We landed during a rush hour of Guangzhou airport, so we didn't get an airbridge. We waited so long for the shuttle bus, which was inconvenient for so passengers. As a major international airport, Guangzhou Baiyun should improve to make passengers their priority.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteAMS to WNZ via CAN
Date FlownMarch 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

"professional service and smile"

(China)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to New York return with China Southern Airlines. I frequently fly China Southern for domestic and international flight. On the flight to New York the flight attendant left good impression to me with professional service and smile, as well as recommendation of meal service let me feel satisfied. I got comfortable rest surroundings. My wife sit in the economy class, while I sat in the business class. However, we got same good service in the different class with their attentive service. It worth mentioning that on the ground there has skyteam elite counter for us to check in. I think attitude is the most important to serve passengers.
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCAN to JFK
Date FlownMarch 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

"staff are warm and friendly"

(Hong Kong)

Verified Review | I flew China Southern Airlines from Guangzhou from Tokyo Haneda return. I have to say that the cabin staff are warm and friendly, and the service is very good. Meals are Japanese-style, the cabin crew will recommend the types of meals. In general it was a good trip, and made me feel very comfortable. Finally, waiting for an hour in Guangzhou to receive checked baggage was too long.
AircraftA330-200
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteHND to CAN
Date FlownMarch 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

"great value for these flights"

(Australia)

Verified Review | First time with China Southern from Sydney to Frankfurt via Guangzhou, and return from Amsterdam to Sydney via Guangzhou. First leg a pretty new aircraft, second leg an older one, both clean and the toilets kept clean during the flight. Full flat horizontal seats on both. Easy check-in and boarding. Very helpful, polite and accommodating crew. Food was a mixed bag, western and Chinese options. Some good, some we had to pass. Plenty of drinks and water offered, but sometimes the white wine was not cold enough in the plane and the Guangzhou lounge. On the way to Frankfurt you have to know, that you have to immigrate technically into China in Guangzhou. You get a 24hr Visa on the spot. Then the next flight is a short domestic flight to Changsha where you leave the plane, a U-turn at the gate and depart China. Same plane from Changsha to Frankfurt. Not a big deal, but a surprise. We were guided through the big airport in Guangzhou. Easier on the way back via Amsterdam and Guangzhou without the need to immigrate into China. Overall a great value for these flights.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteSYD to FRA via CAN/CSX
Date FlownMarch 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

"happy with the experience"

(Australia)

Verified Review | China Southern Airlines from Guangzhou to Sydney, and a great airline and terrific staff. I have flown China Southern a few times now and always come away fully satisfied and happy with the experience. From booking to check in to helpful and polite cabin crew this airline cannot do enough to make your flight a joy.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCAN to SYD
Date FlownMarch 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

"cabin staff couldn't do enough "

(Australia)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to Brisbane with China Southern Airlines. We don't normally fly economy on international legs but this was with a package deal so there was no option. We were also lucky to get an exit row seat which made all the difference. What made the biggest difference was our cabin staff who couldn't do enough to help you. Nothing was too much trouble and it made the flight that much better. Will definitely consider using China Southern again.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to BNE
Date FlownMarch 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 seat was comfortable"

(France)

Verified Review | I take this China Southern Airlines flight from Guangzhou to Paris CDG in business class. The service is good, the cabin crew were so nice. I was satisfied with business class and the seat was comfortable, and the food was delicious. However, the other passengers from economy class came so often to our cabin , so that I could not sleep well.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCAN to CDG
Date FlownMarch 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

"feel special, comfortable, and cared for"

(United Kingdom)

Verified Review | I have flown the London-Sydney route more then 40 times. This was my first journey with China Southern and my choice to fly with them was principally made on price-point. The cost of flights for my wife and me on China Southern were around 60% of the best price I could get from BA or Qantas. I was prepared to put up with a possible lower standard of both aircraft and service for the savings. China Southern excelled in every way. All four aircraft on the round-trip were new and extremely well-equipped. Two 787s, an A380 and an A330. Cabin lay-out was excellent for business class passengers. The icing on the cake was the cabin service. It was, without exception, courteous and attentive without being over-precious. The cabin crew on the CZ302 flight on 19 March out of Sydney was without doubt the best I've ever flown with (better than any of the first class flights I've taken with other airlines). We were made to feel special, comfortable, and cared for in a way I wish other airlines would emulate. I will certainly be flying this airline in future.
AircraftA330 / Boeing 787
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteSYD to LHR via CAN
Date FlownMarch 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"service is positive"

(China)

Verified Review | Changchun to Guangzhou. Because I arrive at the airport a little late, I move on to the China Southern flight. I make the flight successfully, but the attitude of the ground staff is very indifferent to me. But flight attendants are very different and service is positive. They smile and help passengers with their baggage. I would recommend China Southern Airlines.
AircraftA320
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeFirst Class
RouteCGQ to CAN
Date FlownMarch 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

"impressed by cabin crew service"

(United Kingdom)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to Auckland, the weather was bad on the day of departure with many delays and cancellations that morning. I was upgraded to Premium economy at check in, the cabin looked nice, legroom in the cabin brilliant and worth having on a long haul flight. A 2-4-2 layout onboard the A33o-200, and the seat was comfortable. AVOD box underneath the seat did not bother me. Meals were decent - standard Economy class meal is served in Premium Economy. IFE system onboard the A330 was slightly inferior to that onboard the Boeing 787, but provides decent selection of movies, TV shows, music nonetheless. I have watched most of the TV shows on the flight from London to Guangzhou so did not use the IFE much. Use of mobile phones was prohibited though throughout the flight, even with flight mode on. Cabin crew friendly and attentive and have provided professional service. Landed at AKL about 20 minutes late. Having flown with airlines such as Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Qatar Airways I was not expecting much from China Southern, but was pleasantly surprised. I was very impressed by cabin crew service and the legroom in the Premium Economy cabin.
AircraftA330-200
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypePremium Economy
RouteCAN to AKL
Date FlownMarch 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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