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

"it was a pretty good flight"

(United States)

Verified Review | Traveled with my family from New York to Guangzhou on 19 Aug. This was our second time with China Southern, and we can see their improvement in many ways. The cabin crew were warm, kind and patient. The food was good, and the onboard entertainment was diversified. The price of the duty free goods was fair. There was one thing keep bugging me, as there were so little space on the end of the seat when it's flat. Anyway, it was a pretty good flight. Will choose China Southern on this route in the future.
AircraftBoeing 777-300
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteNew York to Guangzhou
Date FlownAugust 2017
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

"flight arrived on time"

(Australia)

Verified Review | The flight arrived on time and no delay. The food service is brilliant and the taste is better than I expected. It is a good new that this airline has direct flight from Guangzhou to Adelaide. Overall I am very satisfied with this service and will be coming back again.
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangzhou to Adelaide
Date FlownAugust 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"I got 2 meals on board"

(Hong Kong)

Verified Review | Shenyang to Baku via Urumqi. I flew premium economy from Shenyang via Lanzhou to Urumqi, then economy from Urumqi to Baku. The flight from Shenyang to Urumqi was a stopping flight. Although the flight time was less than 7 hours, I got 2 meals on board, one before stopping and one after stopping. Inflight entertainment was available in premium economy but not in economy. My luggage was checked directly from Shenyang to Baku. There is a dedicated rest area for CZ transfer passengers in Urumqi airport, but the WiFi was terrible. The flight from Urumqi to Baku was a non-stop flight with 1 set of hot meal on board without in-flight entertainment in both premium economy and economy.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypePremium Economy
RouteShenyang to Baku via Urumqi
Date FlownAugust 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
7/10

"I would recommend this flight"

(United Kingdom)

Verified Review | London to Harbin return via Guangzhou. Only 480GBP for this return trip, the transfer in Guangzhou took about 8 hours. We were worried about our baby, but China Southern Airline provided a free hotel. What is more, the breakfast was also included. To be honest, the service and the material quality was just at the standard level. But, I would recommend this flight if the price is lower than 500GBP. Guangzhou might be a better place to transfer compared to Beijing or Shanghai, the border was efficient and the number of travellers is much smaller than that in Beijing or Shanghai. Security check was also very friendly.
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteHarbin to London via Guangzhou
Date FlownAugust 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"professional and enthusiastic"

(United States)

Verified Review | Beijing to San Francisco via Guangzhou. Arrived at Guangzhou airport on time, the transfer process was efficient and smooth, I didn't need to carry my baggage with me through the transfer process. I appreciate the professional and enthusiastic service provided by cabin crew from Guangzhou to San Francisco. The cabin was good and comfortable, I should thumb up to members.
AircraftA330 / Boeing 777
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteBeijing to San Francisco via Guangzhou
Date FlownAugust 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"service was efficient"

(China)

Verified Review | New York to Guangzhou was an amazing flight. My seat was 17G the usual choice of business class. The crew were helpful and service was efficient. We got plenty choices of liquor, desserts and nuts in between of two meals. The aircraft was Boeing 777 which was new. The on board cuisine was ok compared with other airlines but there was still space for improvement.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteNew York to Guangzhou
Date FlownAugust 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"the service is pretty well"

(China)

Verified Review | Los Angeles to Guangzhou, the service is pretty well and flight attendant is nice. I think the bread which came with the meal was a little crisp, I like the soft one. What's more there is no place to charge my ipad on the Economy Class. I think it is necessay because it was a long trip. I played my ipad on the plane but I always worried that my ipad would be out of power.
AircraftA380/B737
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteLos Angeles to Guiyang via Guangzhou
Date FlownAugust 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

"width of seat was enough"

(South Korea)

Verified Review | Auckland to Seoul Incheon via Guangzhou. The service at the airport and on the aircraft was perfect. Food and facilities on the plane were excellent, and the width of seat was enough. As my transfer in Guangzhou was more than 8 hours, I was provided the free hotel service by China Southern. China Southern allow you to take two 23kg respectively, which is more than many airlines.
AircraftA330-200
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAuckland to Seoul via Guangzhou
Date FlownAugust 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
7/10

"friendly and helpful"

(New Zealand)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to Auckland. The staff are friendly and helpful. It is beyond our expectations. However, there was one thing that we think the airline could work on. The ground staff (Auckland airport) wouldn't allow us to check in with a combined weights of 42kg, which was way below the allowance of 50kg. We had two suitcases, with the larger one weighed 32Kg and the small one weighed 9kg. We (two of us) each was allowed to have 25kg. But we were not allowed to check in with the combined weight of less than 50kg. We had to re-pack on the spot and we didn't feel it was making any sense.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangzhou to Auckland
Date FlownAugust 2017
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"positive presence of Dutch crew"

(Netherlands)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to Amsterdam. The lounge at Guangzhou requires refit. Shower great. Bus boarding at Guangzhou. Boarding intercontinental flights with bus is sub-standard, although CZ provided a C-class bus. Departure delay of around 60 mins due to crowded runways. All in all mediocre departure experience. Seats are 2-2-2 in A330, however design is very good. I am rather long (1.91m) but could sleep comfortably in the flatbed seat. The flight leaves just after midnight so I could sleep almost 9 hours straight! Generally the crew was very good, kind and professional. Specifically positive was the presence of a Dutch crew member. With a pleasant personality she was reaching out to non-Chinese passengers and doing the announcements in English and Dutch. Catering was very good, with good choice of western and Chinese food and drinks. We arrived 45 mins late to be handled by bus again, a small bummer on a very positive experience.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteGuangzhou to Amsterdam
Date FlownAugust 2017
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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