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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7/10

"enhance the flying experience"

(Malaysia)

I flew China Southern Airline from Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles via Guangzhou. It was my first flying experience with them. Overall, it was okay for the price paid. I was upgraded to Premium Economy from KUL to CAN as I was a single traveler. Staff at transfer desk was nice. Connecting flight from Guangzhou to LAX was punctual. Flew with the A380 that was new and clean. Food wasn't good and for some reason they only served 2 meals for the long flight. Cabin crew are friendly and willing to fill up water bottle. Inflight entertainment with not so much of choices. It was value for money but China Southern Airline can do better to enhance the flying experience.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteKUL to LAX via CAN
Date FlownSeptember 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
1/10

"young children and babies in business class"

(Australia)

Paris to Brisbane via Guangzhou, and as a first time flyer with China Southern Airlines, I will not waste my money again. The flight was not comfortable, seats were hard, and with the added issues of young children and new born babies in business class due to allowable upgrades via some means of points or seat awards - not sure how their upgrades to business class work. I would not recommend this airline.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCDG to BNE via CAN
Date FlownOctober 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
5/10

"not satisfied with this flight"

(China)

I took the China Southern Airlines flight CZ8129 from Beijing to Chongqing on October 2nd 2015, and was not satisfied with this flight. The cabin crew in the first class made the wrong order for my food and drink. Even the worse, during the turbulence, a passenger from economy class came to squat down and chat with the guy in first class. This is dangerous and disburb my rest. But nobody stopped it, even the head attendant.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeFirst Class
RouteBeijing to Chongqing
Date FlownOctober 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"crew members are really nice"

(China)

I took China Southern Airlines Premium Economy from Paris to Guangzhou. Operated by Boeing 777-E00ER, the cabin is modern and comfortable. Crew members are really nice with a smiling face. I was sitting on 35F, 2-4-2 seat arrangement on Premium Economy Class, with a adjustable seat, personal reading light and footrest. They provide 2 meals service during the flight (lunch and breakfast before landing), the meal was much better than the meal served out of Guangzhou on way to Paris. Between the meal service, they provide beverage, sandwiches and cup noodle on the galley area. The cabin staff constantly patrol the cabin and provide the drink to the passenger.
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypePremium Economy
RouteCDG to CAN
Date FlownOctober 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"very pleasant flight"

(China)

I took China Southern Airlines first class from Zhanjiang to Guangzhou on 27th September. It was a short flight (1hr in air) but the cabin crew and head attendant provided a high level of quality service. They also greeted us as it was the day of Mid-Autumn festival in China. A very pleasant flight.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeFirst Class
RouteZhanjiang to Guangzhou
Date FlownSeptember 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
6/10

"staff service was okay"

(Australia)

Overall the China Southern Airlines staff service was okay. There were two problems I encounted during the flight. My son's seat (42A) couldn't be adjusted because the button was missing. My inflight entertaiment screen stopped working. The screen was finally was set back to normal after informing 4 flight attendants My flight was on 6th October.
AircraftBoeing 777
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangzhou to Sydney
Date FlownOctober 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
7/10

"staff again were excellent"

(Ireland)

Although I only give China Southern Airlines seat comfort three stars, I slept for 4.5 hours solid. It was the outward journey I found quite distressing because of the tightness of the seating. The staff yesterday were exceptionally helpful. Special mention to cabin crew on the flight from Xi'an (not spelt correctly). We missed connections both coming and going due to bad weather in Guangzhou. Although the system for dealing with it in Guangzhou Airport is not good, the staff again were excellent. Special mention for the kindness of one young lady, who allowed us use her own phone to make a call. Our bags were not so well treated. Somewhere along the line two parts were broken. The food on board was tasty for the most part. I would recommend this airline.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteXi'an to Paris via Guangzhou
Date FlownOctober 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"very good value for money"

(United Kingdom)

I recently flew China Southern Airlines to Sydney and back from London Heathrow. The experience was fantastic and very good value for money as well. I found the cabin and ground staff attentive and very professional in every way. The flights were on time and seats were very comfortable. The food was excellent on all flights. I would certainly fly with China Southern Airlines again.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteLHR to SYD via LHR
Date FlownOctober 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
7/10

"attendant service is quite good"

(China)

I flew China Southern Airlines from Guangzhou to New York and found that there is a gap between their meals and other airlines. The food choices are not many, especially vegetarian, and you need to book that in in advance. The lounges are very comfortable. Their flight attendant service is quite good, service was very friendly, very cordial. My friend was sat in economy class, and she told me that it is not particularly comfortable due to the width of the seat.
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCTU to JFK via CAN
Date FlownOctober 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
1/10

"staff speaks almost no English"

(South Korea)

The China Southern Airlines flight from Shanghai Pudong to Incheon to ICN takes 1.5 hours. First they changed schedule and made the flight departure 2 hours later. Came to the airport in-time to find out that it is delayed for an hour more. No announcements and no information. Finally the delay was more than 3 hours without any excuses or reasons. Onboard the seats are uncomfortable, the cabin staff speaks almost no English, and the food was terrible.
AircraftA320
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RoutePVG to ICN
Date FlownSeptember 2015
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no

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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