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
Customer rating from 2020 reviews
8/10
4 star Skytrax Rating
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10/10

"appreciate their service"

(China)

I flew China Southern Airlines from Hohhot City to Guangzhou. As that was international Mother's Day, the crew prepared presents for mothers on the flight. After meal service, my wife was chosen to be the lucky one, my son and my wife received delicate gifts. As a special memory to keep, the crew agreed me to take some photos. We really appreciate their service and surprise for us.
AircraftA320
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteHET 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
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9/10

"recommend China Southern"

(China)

Verified Review | I have travelled between China and US many times and the China Southern attendants are friendly. Last time I fly Guangzhou to Los Angeles, the food was served in proper temperature. Though my seat was in economy, if I went to the galley, crew were glad to provide drinks and food. Washroom was clean and tidy. Boeing 777-300ER is quite new. Space between seats is enough. I recommend China Southern because it's not bad that you can get good service in such a price.
AircraftBoeing 777-300ER
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to LAX
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

"seats and room is very neat"

(Canada)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to Vancouver round trip via China Southern Airlines. GuangZhou to Vancouver (Boeing 777, CZ329). Flight arrived on schedule. Although this aircraft is not as new as the Boeing 787, the seats and room is very neat and organized. The cabin staff were spending time chatting to me and explaining about their job routine and do they love this job. The airline got excellent meals and entertainments including movies and games. The cabin staff got the best service.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteCAN to YVR
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

"best flights I've had"

(United Kingdom)

Verified Review | London to Brisbane return via Guangzhou with China Southern Airlines. Have been travelling to/from UK and Australia over the last 15 years, and this is one of the best flights I've had. Lovely new aircraft, extensive inflight entertainment, crew provided excellent service, and the food was delicious! Will definitely be flying China Southern again. We had an overnight stopover in Guangzhou Baiyun on the way back to the UK, but not quite enough time to head into the city, so stayed at the Pullman hotel right next to the airport. It was the perfect way to rest between flights; even the standard rooms have king beds, and lots of little luxuries.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteLHR to BNE 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

"experience really impressed me"

(United Kingdom)

Verified Review | London to Guangzhou route and I booked the ticket from China Southern Airlines website without any doubt. The ticket cost me £370, including £200 tax. I have my business in China, so I constantly take flights on Chinese airlines, but this experience really impressed me. The aircraft I took was Boeing 787, the seating of this plane was very comfortable. The flight attendant onboard spoke fluent English. There is a very wide collection of beverages, and the coffee was good. Two meals they served covered both Chinese and western options. The seat was a little narrow for me, since I'm about 190cm tall. And they didn't allow passengers to use their cellphones. After landing, I picked up my checked baggage pretty quick, and got to the metro station in minutes. That was very convenient. It was a good experience flying with China Southern.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerSolo 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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10/10

"wonderful flight experience"

(Netherlands)

Verified Review | I took China Southern Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Guangzhou in business class, Chinese crew and Dutch crew served me very well. Even though it's nearly full in business class, they refilled red wine for me every time before I speak out my needs. The meals in business class were delicious. I like the conversable crew on that flight, they also introduced the advanced seat in first class for me, maybe next time I will choose first class. It's a wonderful flight experience.
AircraftA330-200
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteAMS 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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7/10

"FA cared well for passengers"

(Vietnam)

Verified Review | Ho Chi Minh City to Manila return via Guangzhou with China Southern. All flights on smaller, narrow body aircrafts with only 8-12 seats in business. International transfer in CAN is easier than in Beijing. Check-in in at all airports went smoothly - staff were polite, advisory, and correct. On these 4 flights only one small delay of 30 minutes which is bearable as it was early and clearly announced. China Southern Airlines regional flights are far from luxurious and not as pampering for passengers compared to their international/continental flights. Lounge provision worked well. 5 star hotel provided in Guangzhou (HJ Grand 15 Mins from Airport). In the narrowbody cabins, there were nice seats, but old business class style (recliners only). Food not very good and rated as mediocre - only 2 options given, despite they often claim a third option, which does not seem available if you order it. Only Chinese cuisine offered, which is not my favourite (greasy noodles, tasteless dim sum). Hot dishes were served in foils like economy class. No food nor drink menu cards were provided. No amenity kit provided, but given new slippers and a nice shoe-bag with shoe-horn. Newspapers given. As pre-departure drink only non-alcoholic beverages offered. Hot towels given. Onboard no champagne, only one white and one red-wine (French country wine, substandard). They ran out of beer and had only Yinjang beer onboard. FA cared well for passengers, though poor in English. IFE content was quite OK and easy to manoeuvre. Service shortened by putting on seat-belt signs far too much – thus, discontinued 40 minutes before landing and only started after 25 minutes airborne. Priority of luggage handling, check-in, boarding, lounge access, and transit, were all perfectly implemented and prioritised for premium cabin travellers. I noted that economy travellers were also well taken care of in transit. All in all the product is quite acceptable and the price was considerably lower than any other airline for this route except for Cebu pacific which I consider as an LCC; and Malaysia Airlines which have now gone dry on all domestic and regional flights. China Southern is a class or two higher compared to Air China regional business class which I travelled in a few months earlier. European “full-service-carrier” airlines are in general not better in business class than CZ, though CZ is not fully top notch.
AircraftBoeing 737-800 / A321
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteSGN to MNL 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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8/10

"meal should be improved"

(China)

Verified Review | Los Angeles to Guangzhou by China Southern Airlines in economy class for visiting relatives in China. It took almost 15hour in flight, the flight attendants are nice and patient to me when I asked questions. The entertainment system is cool with earphone and multi choice. But I think the meal should be improved.
AircraftBoeing 777
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy 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
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9/10

"a comfortable journey"

(China)

Verified Review | London to Guangzhou, economy class ticket that I upgraded to business class. The crew were excellent and a comfortable journey. They recommend the liquor for me and quality better than before, especially for wine. The meals were not suitable for my taste. I often take their A380 to Los Angeles, I think that airline meals better than this one, especially Chinese food. In addition, this international flight arrived in domestic flights terminal, leading us to waste a lot of time in the airport, it is not the first time.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteLHR 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
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9/10

"food very poor"

(China)

Verified Review | Guangzhou to Fuzhou,CZ3877 seat 2A on April 21st. Boarding delayed but not much information provided. Plane on remote stand, so boarding via VIP bus. First time for me on Embraer 90, 2-1 seats per row in C well padded, cozy and very comfy. I wish China Southern could use this kind of seats on their A320/B737 fleet. Young FA smiling, very polite and hard working, even asked me how to address me properly (rare on CZ flights). Food very poor, advertised as afternoon snack but I also had the same as breakfast on another flight. Artificial ham in the salad was disgusting. Drinks good. Arrived almost an hour and a half behind schedule due to weather. China Southern sometimes offers great promotions on business class tickets - great value.
AircraftEmbraer 90
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCAN to FOC
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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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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