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

"signs can be misleading"

(China)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Brisbane. This was the first time I’ve been to Terminal 2 of the Guangzhou Baiyun International airport. This new terminal was beautifully designed but I think they should work on the signs because they can be misleading.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangzhou to Brisbane
Date FlownAugust 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
3/10

"no seat back entertainment"

(Australia)

Trip Verified | Shanghai to Sydney via Shenzhen. My experience with China Southern was not great on 4 out of 4 flights. 3 out of 4 were delayed (between 1 hour to 2.5 hours) and the other flight cancelled. The length of delays, lack of communication and transparency of why and how long baffled me. The vendors in the markets in China spoke better English then the cabin crew, I didn't expect great English on the internal flights but the international crew were just as bad. Very limited movies on the In Flight entertainment and to top it off the flight from Shenzhen to Sydney had no seat back entertainment, this is what I expect from a low cost carrier not a full service airline. Food selection terrible. The only positive is the crew were good at keeping the toilets clean throughout the flight and were polite.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteShanghai to Sydney via Shenzhen
Date FlownAugust 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
8/10

"prefer the newer aircraft"

(Australia)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Sydney. This is my first time to fly with China Southern since they moved to the new terminal in Guangzhou airport. I enjoyed staying in the lounge. But the aircraft is not the latest one compared with before. I prefer the newer aircraft because they have more individual space for me. The food was not bad and flight attendants are helpful. I recommend the beef noodles.
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteGuangzhou to Sydney
Date FlownAugust 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"Thanks to this staff"

(China)

Trip Verified | Dalian to Dubai via Guangzhou. When I arrived at Dalian airport I found one piece of my baggage was lost. The staff helped me contacting the airport taxi dispatching center, checked the CCTV and found the taxi I took, and finally retrieved my baggage. After that she assisted me with boarding the plane as well. Thanks to this staff I can travel as planned.
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteDalian to Dubai via Guangzhou
Date FlownAugust 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"thanks for your efforts"

(China)

Trip Verified | Zhengzhou to Auckland via Guangzhou, my trip went all well with only one transfer. No need to carry heavy luggage during the transfer and a lounge was available at Guangzhou airport. The boarding process was efficient and friendly. The flight attendant services were satisfying as well. Many thanks for your efforts.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteZhengzhou to Auckland via Guangzhou
Date FlownAugust 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"providing good service"

(Australia)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Melbourne. Except for the new terminal 2 launched recently, I was inspired by the service of cabin crew who were quite busy by providing good service. It seems some of then were new but their service are professional. The Chief steward made good use of time to listen to customer response by inquiring and collecting feedback from most of passenger. Well done and keep going.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangzhou to Melbourne
Date FlownAugust 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"a good experience"

(China)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Toronto in business class. It was a good experience for both ground and air service in general. The seat in business class was very comfortable. I had a very good rest during the trip as staff communicated with me for meal arrangement before took off. The traditional Chinese food on board was delicious. Though it costed me more for direct flight compared with connecting one, it was worth the fare because of service.
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteGuangZhou to Toronto
Date FlownAugust 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

"do not hesitate to recommend"

(China)

Trip Verified | Rome to Guangzhou via Wuhan. On the day of our departure from Rome Fiumicino our CZ 646 was cancelled. The local staff of China Southern Airlines gave us support to help us successfully solve this problem: they manage to change our ticket and to let us join our destination punctually and safely.  I do not hesitate to recommend China Southern Airlines to all passengers who have never experienced this company.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteRome to Guangzhou via Wuhan
Date FlownJune 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"I got seat as I wished"

(Netherlands)

Trip Verified | Shanghai to Amsterdam via Guangzhou. I have flown from Shanghai airport several times lately due to business trips. Compare to the airports I have been to, Shanghai is quite well facilitated. I reached Shanghai airport quite early right after work and got ready for a long journey back to the Netherlands. Because I am a Dutch citizen, I was not able to do the on-line check-in in China, so I needed to queue at the manual check-in desk. I had a transfer flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam via Guangzhou, but because the tickets were booked via company agency, and the previous flight routes I have gave up the 2nd route due to personal reason, so I had some trouble checking-in the 3rd & 4th routes. In the flight ticket it didn't show as a transfer flight, so I was worry about if my luggage would be right delivered to the final destination Amsterdam or not. The check-in desk staff helped me confirm the luggage will not be withdrawn in the transfer location, and prepared a red tag regards to the final destination delivery signed by me and attached it on the luggage. For long journey flight, I prefer to sit by the aisle. The staff highlighted the seat on the boarding pass and confirmed to me that I got seat as I wished. he pointed out the boarding gate, explained me the route and wished me a pleasant journey. When in the long journey flight, crying baby, especially the screaming type of crying is a nightmare, because I had to work right when I arrived. I appreciated how the stewardess explained the cradle services on the flight and led the parents to that special area (didn't know where it was, but it was good to have the silence again). After a while, the drink & food service started.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteShanghai to Amsterdam via Guangzhou
Date FlownAugust 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"recommend this airline"

(China)

Trip Verified | Los Angeles to Guangzhou. I would recommend this airline. Cabin Staff Service is excellent. They offer different kinds of food and drinks for you to choose from. It was delicious and I enjoyed it. Finally, the In-flight entertainment exceeded my expectation. You can select enormous games, music, TV Shows, and films. To my surprise, they even provide some of the latest TV shows and films.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteLos Angeles to Guangzhou
Date FlownAugust 2018
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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