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

"comfortable and delightful"

(Russian Federation)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Moscow via Wuhan, it was nice flight experience with China Southern Airline. The flight attendants were very nice and friendly, they came to us immediately once we took the seat in the airplane to ensure my wheelchair service and the special food requirement of my husband. There were also corresponding ground team in Wuhan prepared wheelchair for me and kindly lead us for related procedures, we didn't have to carry our luggage with us during the transfer process. All the alcohol, including beers and wine were free of charge, the food were delicious, the whole flight process was comfortable and delightful. I really appreciated the help of all the staff, it was a nice trip.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangzhou to Moscow via Wuhan
Date FlownDecember 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
3/10

"lose my backpack for more than three days"

(Belgium)

Trip Verified | Sydney to Los Angeles via Guangzhou. I'm very disappointed. As good was the flight, so bad is the customer service. They managed to lose my backpack for more than three days, messed up my holiday and didn't offer anything for it. Also not when I contacted them by phone, email or Facebook.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSydney to Los Angeles via Guangzhou
Date FlownNovember 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
9/10

"like to extend my gratefulness"

(China)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Christchurch. Excellent service in the business class. Particular care was offered to my wife because she was suffering from food allergy. A crew member on the flight tried many ways to arrange for her a collection of available food items to make a meal to enable my wife a safe and comfortable journey. I would like to extend my gratefulness to the kindest gesture from the crew.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteGuangzhou to Christchurch
Date FlownDecember 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"meal of this flight was the worst"

(China)

Trip Verified | Hangzhou to Guangzhou by CZ3502. I have taken this flight many times, but the meal of this flight was the worst one. The taste of the rice with pork was not good, and the airline didn't provide kinds of drinks like other flights, they only provided a bottle of mineral water. Although the meal was not good, the crews were kindly and they smiled to every passengers.
AircraftA320 NEO
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteHangzhou to Guangzhou
Date FlownNovember 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"a very nice flying experience"

(Australia)

Trip Verified | Tokyo to Sydney via Guangzhou was my first time to experience business class of China Southern Airline. The VIP room in Tokyo was very clean. The food offered during the flight from Tokyo to Guangzhou was delicious. As The time after landing Guangzhou was very tight, the grounding team helped us. The stewards during the second route was very patient and changed the seats for me and my husband for better experience, I had good rest in the flight. I had a very nice flying experience.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteTokyo to Sydney via Guangzhou
Date FlownNovember 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"it is really great value"

(China)

Trip Verified | GuangZhou to Toronto using Boeing 777 which is new. This is to compliment the excellent service on 10 November on CZ311. The staff are very nice and friendly. As I am short and my luggage is a little bit heavy, the staff help me to put it in the Overhead carrier and make sure it is stable. There are a lot of movies and tv programs. There are 2 meals on the flight and the food was delicious. The ticket price is cheep but the service is excellent, so it is really great value!
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangZhou to Toronto
Date FlownNovember 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
3/10

"wouldn't fly this airline again"

(United Kingdom)

Trip Verified | London to Bangkok via Guangzhou. Departure and arrival were prompt. Staff were friendly. Bought tickets through an agent but was advised that I couldn't manage my booking online. Customer services were able to book my seats though. They said I could still check in online before the flight which I wasn't able to. The plane was dated, seats very worn and uncomfortable. I had to wrap my pillow in the blanket and sit on that which was also uncomfortable but a better alternative. Controls are on the armrest so the light kept on coming on unintentionally. Our bags were put on a later flight which we found out about when waiting at baggage reclaim in Bangkok. They told my wife this was the case but left me waiting for mine saying it would arrive. It didn't therefore they guessed it was on a later flight arriving 5 hours later. They said they'd get it to our hotel by 7pm (we arrived at midday). No explanation given. Very poor communication and service. Inflight entertainment was a bit dated. I used my tablet instead. Food was nice. We chose this airline due to very competitive prices. I wouldn't fly with this airline again.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteLondon to Bangkok via Guangzhou
Date FlownNovember 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
8/10

"I could occupy three seats"

(China)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Vientiane. There were only about 50 passengers on this flight and I could occupy three seats in a row. Boeing 737-800 with no PTV system on the plane, so I could only use my iPad to watch a film during the flight. The crew were very friendly and helpful. The meal on the flight was not so good.
AircraftBoeing 737-800
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangdong to Vientiane
Date FlownOctober 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

"looked after carefully"

(New Zealand)

Trip Verified | Guangzhou to Auckland. I traveled with my parents and my uncle. My father is disabled and nearly 80. My mother is nearly 80 too and my uncle is 82. All of them were looked after carefully through out the trip. I was a bit worried before the trip and ended up with really satisfying! Thanks China southern airlines.
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteGuangzhou to Auckland
Date FlownNovember 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
3/10

"not worth it on a long flight"

(New Zealand)

Trip Verified | Christchurch to London via Guangzhou. Flights were on time and went without any hitches but there is a major problem with this airline, being the smallest seat pitch I have encountered even on a domestic flight let alone a long haul 12 hour flight. Even some of our taller oriental friends were struggling with it. I was fortunate to be able to move to a seat with a vacant seat adjacent and thanks to a kind person at the check-in desk at Heathrow I had a bulkhead seat on my return flight. Unless you are of below average stature I wouldn't recommend this airline, profit comes ahead of customer comfort. The flight attendants were also a bit slap-dash with the service. Coffee was pre-mixed with sugar and milk whether you like it or not, presumably to save the flight attendants a bit of time and effort. Wi-Fi is available at Guangzhou airport if you know that you have to scan your passport at a machine to get a ticket with a password, but for non techno-savvy people, it would be hard to figure out. A little cheaper than the quality airlines, but not worth it on a long flight.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteChristchurch to London via Guangzhou
Date FlownNovember 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no

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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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