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

"appreciated the ground staff"

(China)

Verified Review | Shanghai from Zhuhai to join an event that night. Originally, I ordered the CZ3755, which should take off at 16:00. However, due to Traffic Control, the flight was delayed and had no specific take-off schedule. Thanks to the quick response from ground staff of China Southern, they checked the updated schedule and found China Eastern flight would be able to depart around 15:30, so they endorsed me to change the flight. I smoothly arrived at Shanghai around 18:30 and joined the event. I feel highly appreciated for the ground staff of China Southern Airlines.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteZUH to PVG
Date FlownMay 2016
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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9/10

"good cabin service"

(China)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to New York JFK by China Southern Airlines. I sit in the economy class and good cabin service. The cabin crew were nice, they were patient to answer declaration form question. I felt comfortable for the aircraft with inflight entertainment system that I could choose what I like.
AircraftBoeing 777-300
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to JFK
Date FlownMarch 2016
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

"no airbridge we can use"

(China)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to London, and a pleasant flight for us. The flight crew are friendly and charming. They gave us wash bag with ear plug and eye mask in it. And my daughter even got a present - a Spongebob child supply kit. The food and beverage was quite good also. We had two lovely meals and French wine. The entertainment system was also great. It has a various collection of movies, TV programs, and music. The only downside was that there was no airbridge we can use during boarding in Guangzhou. We had to take a crowded shuttle bus. That was quite inconvenient for us, since I was traveling with a child and a lot of carry-ons.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to LHR
Date FlownApril 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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10/10

"aircraft was very clean"

(New Zealand)

Verified Review | I had a pleasant flight from Auckland to London via Guangzhou with China Southern. The crew were attentive and helpful, the food was good, the aircraft was very clean and stocked with a lot of nice food and the selection of movies was excellent. We had a delay in Guangzhou due to the weather but the Business Class lounge had excellent facilities and the staff were very helpful. My bag arrived almost immediately after I entered the terminal at Heathrow. I definitely recommend China Southern Airlines.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteAKL to LHR via CAN
Date FlownMay 2016
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

"Good crew, great service"

(Hong Kong)

Verified Review | I took this flight with my daughter from London to Guangzhou with China Southern. I booked the ticket from the China Southern Airlines website, the price of the ticket for both of us only took GBP703, that was quite fair. When we boarded, the cabin crew was attentive and helpful, and took good care of us during the whole flight. Boeing 787 economy class seat space was ok for us, and the food was delicious. After landing, I picked up my baby stroller very quick. But we didn't got an airbridge, since it was a very busy time of the airport when we landed. We had to take a shuttle bus to the terminal, it took me a lot time. Anyway, it still was a nice flight. Good crew, great service.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteLHR to CAN
Date FlownApril 2016
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

"impressed by onboard service"

(Australia)

Verified Review | China Southern Airlines from Guangzhou to Melbourne. Overall, I’m impressed by the onboard service of this flight, boarding was through a dedicated business class bridge. Upon boarding, the greeting was nice and warm, followed by a welcome drink. The Chief Purser was very professional. The cabin crew responsible for my side of isle was excellent. The lavatory was clean. I had dinner in the China Southern lounge so I told staff not to serve me main course. I did not eat much and the food was ok to me. After dinner, into sleeping mode. A couple of hours before landing, the crew woke me up for breakfast as requested. Breakfast was nice.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCAN to MEL
Date FlownMay 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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10/10

"really a nice trip"

(United States)

Verified Review | Shenzhen to Beijing on CZ3189 on May 12th. The check-in area in Shenzhen was comfortable and staff efficient. The lounge in Shenzhen airport was very beautiful, and the hot dishes it served was good. In a word, it was really a nice trip and the experience in Shenzhen airport with China Southern Airline was great, too. It would be better if the lounge can offer more western food.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSHE to PEK
Date FlownMay 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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9/10

"a fantastic flight"

(United States)

Verified Review | Los Angeles to Guangzhou with China Southern was a fantastic flight in business class. Service was amazing. Food not bad. Perhaps it was a festival in China or something else, the young lady in charge of my area was in a traditional Chinese dress she called a Chipau. I took a picture of her under her permission. It seems that the Chinese cabin staff had great improvement in English when chatting with passengers. Snacks and fruits were provided in a bar counter and replenished frequently. However, still no WIFI connection onboard.
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteLAX to CAN
Date FlownMay 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
4/10

"not a great flight"

(China)

Verified Review | Fuzhou to Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines, seat 1A. Check in by Xiamen Air staff was smooth and with smiles. Lounge experience rather mediocre. The aircraft was Embraer 90, which offers very comfy seats in business class. Overall impression was spoiled by poor onboard service from a female purser: cold and unfriendly welcome, despite on time boarding no pre flight drinks, not addressing passengers by names, rushed service etc. Meals orders collected ("beef noodles or snacks" - looks like it is a standard now on this route regardless of time of day). It is mandatory for FAs on China Southern flights to ask passengers whether they would like to be woken up for meals in case of falling asleep but it was not the case on this flight. I fell asleep indeed and woke up on landing announcements. Requested the meal, the purser reluctantly served it saying "you have to be quick!". Noodles turned out to be dried out on top and very greasy under, so I just stayed hungry after finishing nuts, yoghurt and fruit. Not a great flight, however promotional ticket was a bargain.
AircraftE90
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteFOC to CAN
Date FlownApril 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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9/10

"pleasant and welcomed"

(New Zealand)

Verified Review | I flew China Southern Airlines from GuangZhou to Auckland on 5th May. The service from the flight attendants are super. I was not comfortable with the seat assigned and they found me another seat in a few minutes. The trip was pleasant and I felt welcomed. I also like the tinted windows adjusted the brightness in the place at a comfortable level.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to AKL
Date FlownMay 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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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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