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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10/10

"friendly, polite and willing"

(New Zealand)

Our experience with China Southern Airlines was very good, our flight C 305 from Guangzhou to Auckland was particularly good. The staff were friendly, polite and willing to assist in service in every way. Our special thanks and appreciation is to cabin staff who served us with refreshments, meals, and extra drinks and coffees we asked for along the way. It made a long and arduous journey memorably pleasant.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteMNL to AKL via CAN
Date FlownMarch 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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8/10

"staff friendly and helpful"

(Netherlands)

Guangzhou to Amsterdam with China Southern Airlines. The drinks and meals were delicious, and the cabin staff was friendly and helpful. The language barrier was sometimes amusing, we however enjoyed talking with the steward and stewardesses. As westerners we are used to drink coffee without sugar, but the coffee which was served was very sweet, too sweet.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to AMS
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

"flight attendants were very nice"

(Spain)

I took a flight to New York with China Southern Airlines with my friend who in need of wheelchair service. The flight attendants were very nice and helpful, not only helped us lifting the baggage but also took really good care of my friend. The food on the flight was tasty. The seat space was good, and I had a good rest in this long journey. I really appreciated every staff's efforts to make the flight safe and comfortable.
AircraftBoeing 777
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy 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

"duty free inflight are cheaper"

(China)

New York to Chengdu via Guangzhou. In general, it was good specially for the washroom. Moreover, the duty free in flight are cheaper than in the airport shops. I cannot understand why China's airlines prohibit using mobile phones, which we travelers are trouble for our business work.
AircraftBoeing 777-300 / A320
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteJFK to CTU 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

"friendly, polite and efficient"

(United Kingdom)

China Southern Airlines from Guangzhou to London Heathrow, and srvice with a smile - you can expect all cabin crew to be extremely friendly, polite and efficient. Nothing was too much for crew members and when asked for drinks or help all cabin crew were extremely quick- this was the best customer service I have seen from any airline. I want to write a special thank you to a Korean crew member and another Chinese staff member. The level of friendliness and efficiency from these specifically was phenomenal.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to LHR
Date FlownMarch 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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8/10

"a very pleasant flight"

(Australia)

I have not flown China Southern for many years due to frequent flyer alliances and previously poor experience. I flew in this instance on a Codeshare with Qantas from Sydney to Guangzhou. I was pleasantly surprised at how much they have improved. The day-time flight was a very good experience, on the upper deck of the A380. The upper deck was quieter, and the service was prompt. The stewardesses were friendly, courteous, and some even have an element of cheek that I hadn't seen on Asian airlines. There was a good amount of leg room and it turned out to be quite comfortable. There was a much improvement in the selection of entertainment on individual screens, although they were on the small side compared to other major airlines. The food is reasonable, and cooked to the perfect amount: vegetables were still crisp! There was two hot meal services on this flight. The only minor drawback was the fact that my luggage was not tagged as priority, despite using priority check-in with my Oneworld Emerald status (Ticket bought through Qantas under a QF flight number). However, this was an understandable oversight, especially given what otherwise has been a very pleasant flight: a much better experience compared to the Qantas A380 flight back from Hong Kong.
AircraftA380-800
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSYD to CAN
Date FlownDecember 2015
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

"seating was comfortable"

(Australia)

Melbourne to Guangzhou with China Southern. The flight attendants were very courteous, friendly and accommodating with requests. Food and service were excellent and seating was comfortable. Information screen was faulty showing distance and time to Australia instead of China, information reversed.
AircraftA330-300
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteMEL to C AN
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

"very pleasant flight"

(Taiwan)

Given a free upgrade at the boarding gate to Business class (from economy class) and had a very pleasant flight from Guangzhou to Amsterdam! The food has improved in the past few years. I had a dinner and a breakfast during the 13hr flight. They were both surprisingly good. Flight attendant were very nice during the trip.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCAN to AMS
Date FlownMarch 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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8/10

"could not reserve seats in advance"

(Netherlands)

On my trips to and from Guangzhou I love to travel with China Southern - great service and personal. On this round trip I had two CZ flights. One from Seoul to Guangzhou and on from Guangzhou to Amsterdam. On all flights I could not reserve seats in advance, and with CZ this seems to be as good as impossible, which for me as a frequent traveler is rather uncomfortable. I hope steps can be made by China Southern Airlines to find improvement in that field to add to their total service package and increase attractiveness.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCAN to AMS
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

"very attentive and friendly"

(Czech Republic)

Seated in seat 50A on China Southern Airlines from Guangzhou to Amsterdam, the flight was fine, food was actually good, aircraft was clean and serviceable. It was 12 hours in economy so there's not a whole lot of great stuff I can say here! The cabin crew though were amazing, and they went that extra mile to make my long journey enjoyable by simply being very attentive and friendly. More so than I've noticed on other airlines.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to AMS
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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