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

"an excellent choice"

(United Kingdom)

Trip Verified | Beijing to Guangzhou and and transferred to Adelaide with China Southern Airlines. I had about 3hrs transit in Guangzhou. The connecting flight in Guangzhou was a breeze, the boarding was on time and the staff one of the friendliest I have experienced, she double checked my luggage. Food was very good and hot. Drinks and snacks complementary, and you can have snacks and drinks anytime throughout the flight. Flight Attendants were extremely helpful. Overall, an excellent choice for a long haul flight!
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteBeijing to Adelaide via Guangzhou
Date FlownMay 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"cared and well looked after"

(China)

Trip Verified | Changsha to Yuncheng. I had to cancel my trip after checking-in because some family affairs happened all of a sudden. I forgot to delete my boarding passes because I was too nervous. A staff of China Southern Airlines called me to inform me boarding and told me how the change my ticket when hearing I need to cancel that flight. Great feeling for being cared and well looked after.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteChangsha to Yuncheng
Date FlownMay 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
1/10

"Worst customer service"

(Thailand)

Trip Verified | Bangkok to Los Angeles via Guangzhou. Was bumped from flight received no compensation after it was agreed upon. Attendants in China were very rude held me and wife 17 hours under a stairway while sorting out my continuance flights. Boarding passes at each connection were no good. Finding this out at boarding time. Worst customer service I have ever received. Will never fly with this carrier again.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteBangkok to Los Angeles via Guangzhou
Date FlownMay 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
7/10

"private space is small"

(China)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Chengdu. Special choice of Boeing 787 model, the check-in counter recommended the first row of the window position, but in fact the first row of seats are not very good, private space is small, the front staff move will affect. The food is acceptable, and the rice doesn't look good either.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteGuangzhou to Chengdu
Date FlownApril 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
7/10

"The seat was comfortable"

(China)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Los Angeles. It was quite a busy hour when I arrived at the airport. The girls at check-in were nice and professional. I got my boarding pass and checked in 2 pieces of baggage within just several minutes. I was taking an A380 to LAX. The seat was comfortable and the entertainment system was responsive. I think the overall service was satisfactory both on the ground and in the air. But it would be better if there were special lanes for Skyteam Elite passengers at Guangzhou Airprort
AircraftA380
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteGuangzhou to Los Angeles
Date FlownApril 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
8/10

"food needs to be improved"

(China)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Melbourne. Got upgraded with my friend due to overbooking in economy class. Generally, services in Business class is quite good as well, flight attendants ready and very patient to help. Seats are full-flat products, although seems like last generation products, they are comfortable and spacious in legroom, comparing to the current reverse herringbone products. China Southern also provide free Wifi onboard, even if the connection is not always good, it is still a bonus point. For the downside, food needs to be improved. Breakfast, Egg Benedict on English Muffin, is a disaster, neither taste nor presentation are pleasant, the bacon looks really like cheap products. The signature clay pot is not bad, but sausages and soy sauce can be more generous.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteGuangzhou to Melbourne
Date FlownMay 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
8/10

"a recommended airline"

(Israel)

Trip Verified | Moscow to Guangzhou. Codeshering flight with Aeroflot. A spacious airplane in economy class, reasonable footing for long flight. The meals are of a good standard and the staff work well with an efficient distribution of food. Western-style entertainment - a recommended airline.
AircraftA330-300
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteMoscow to Guangzhou
Date FlownApril 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"no aerobridge facility"

(India)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to San Francisco via Wuhan. Wide aircraft and good seat pitch. Fast and efficient boarding. They supplied soft drinks and snack while we were waiting for boarding. Such a big airport but no aerobridge facility; wonder why! The flight had a brief stopover in Wuhan, though cant understand why that was necessary. We were forced out of the aircraft with our hand baggage and had to go through immigration and again back into the aircraft, all within one and half hour. Completely stupid process. We had to buy a Transit visa for $100 for this stupid process. Maybe its a trick to make the Chinese govt. earn some money. Ridiculous. Otherwise the flight was good, they had the seat belt sign on throughout the flight. There was some patches of turbulence between Shanghai and Japan, rest of the flight was fairly smooth. Food was good, served twice. Wine and beer was available. Very friendly and efficient crew. They were ok with their English, so no problem! The dessert was not good, seemed to be some kind of a gooey paste substance; wonder what it was. Toilets were kept clean. A simple amenity kit was provided at the start of the flight.
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangzhou to San Francisco via Wuhan
Date FlownMay 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"value for money"

(India)

Trip Verified | Flight was slightly delayed due to late arrival. The weather was a bit stormy, hence the delay. Boarding was smooth and quick. Lot of turbulence while crossing northern India, but later it was smooth. Good food and good seats. Very much value for money.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteDelhi to Guangzhou
Date FlownMay 2018
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"no WiFi on the plane"

(New Zealand)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Auckland was a great experience! When I got boarding pass, a ground staff helped me with my luggage and took me to the vip lounge. On the plane, airline stewardess also gave me a good service. Just a little shortcoming, there is no WiFi on the plane.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeFirst Class
RouteGuangzhou to Auckland
Date FlownApril 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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