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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7/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(Australia)

We flew Premium Economy from Perth to Vancouver very good value compared to other airlines. Good to have a bit more legroom and separate more roomy cabin. Food OK. Our only complaint is the entertainment system on the Guangzhou to Vancouver route. The choice of channels is very limited couldn't really work out what was on and when and screen very small with too much reflection so just gave up and tried to sleep looked out the window walked up and down to the galley or spied on other travellers that had their own entertainment on their laptop/ipad. Bit frustrating on a nearly 13 hour flight. The Perth to China flight entertainment was much better as there are movies on demand.
Seat TypePremium Economy
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(Germany)

Flight from Guangzhou to Amsterdam on 1/1/2014 flight CZ 307. In Guangzhou counter staff were not friendly check in for first/business class at a separate counter with friendly staff and very fast. Departures after midnight on time and after take off staff provided a full dinner menus. I am a CZ gold member (elite plus) and have always taken their flight. The in-flight service was professional on A330-200 with fully flat beds. I don't use the entertainment system so no comment on that. All flights attendants and purser with good English speaking smile and small talk. Flight arrived at destination on time. Will fly with CZ again in the future.
Seat TypeBusiness Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment N/A
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(United Kingdom)

Out of LHR to CAN on 24 Dec and returned on 1 Jan 2014 on the 787 dreamliner. Quite a surprise we booked B/C seats not knowing what to expect and were surprised. Flight very comfortable no problems at each end of the trip. Will use again if we need to travel to China.
Seat TypeBusiness Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(United Kingdom)

Flew LHR-CAN and CAN to HKT and back November 2013. Aircraft B787 and A321 economy. I am an experienced long haul traveller and bought this ticket because it was £200 cheaper than the average fare. After purchase I read the reviews on here and was regretting my decision. Well perhaps it's good to have low expectations because I was thrilled at the quality of the product for the price. In the past 2 years I have flown with Emirates Qatar and British airways to Thailand. The comfort of the seat and flight experience was as good as both BA and Qatar (I still prefer Emirates A380). The cabin crew were efficient and professional (maybe not as many smiles as some other airlines). The Inflight entertainment was perfectly OK (not quite as large a choice as others). The only thing that was not as good was the food however I found it edible and served in a timely manner. Would I recommend? Well I'm flying the same route again with them in 10 weeks so yes.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
6/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(Singapore)

Singapore to LAX with a transit at Guangzhou airport. We were rather pleased with the service and food provided. There was a long queue for the toilets on the leg from Singapore to Guangzhou and vice versa. There were only 2 toilets in the. economy cabin. But they were clean. The leg space was Ok for us. I am of medium height. The only issue was the transfer at the Guangzhou airport for the flight back to Singapore. I was on a wheelchair. The service of the aerobridge was not provided. The passengers needed to board a shuttle bus and then walked up the steps to the plane. The staff at the airport actually asked if I could climb up the bus. After some delay they finally carried me in the wheelchair up and then down the bus. There was a hoist to transfer me up the aeroplane. I felt that the airport staff was not sure how to handle such 'handicapped' cases. They needed to be briefed and trained.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
5/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(United Kingdom)

Heathrow to Perth 9 Dec returned 29 December via China. Heathrow to China leg was on the Dreamliner. The most uncomfortable trip we have had. Very hard and cramped seats. Trims falling off. Seemed like a mountaineering exercise to get out of the window seat and into the aisle. I still had aching legs two days later. However the flight from China to Perth was completely different and was a pleasure on a different aircraft. On all flights the food was good staff pleasant only the plane itself let them down. The airport was fine but food/drink very expensive and very difficult to get served. Take some instant coffee as hot water and cups are available and we were unable to get hold of a cup of coffee - gave up waiting for nearly an hour to be served. Will choose another airline next time purely because of our Dreamliner experience. This is a shame as we had a hotel in China due to a long layover which was well organised a good hotel with very reasonable restaurant.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
8/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(United Kingdom)

18/12/2013 CZ346 from AMS to BJS return. I am a CZ gold member (elite plus) and have always taken their flight in past few years. Staff are very friendly but food has been downgraded. Their price is the best of all airlines so I have no complaints. A330-200 with fully flat beds gave me very good rest both ways. I never use entertainment system so no comment on that.
Seat TypeBusiness Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment N/A
Value For Money 12345
yes
na

China Southern Airlines customer review

(New Zealand)

Travelled from London to China then China to Auckland on 26/12/13 both flights were on the Dreamliner. We were traveling with our children 1 and 3 yrs old we booked these flights 4 months ago and seats. When we boarded the plane we were given seats in the middle of the plane - rows 34 we were meant to be in row 31 as that's where families with babies go as you can put Bassinet onto wall there. Instead there were two men sitting in those seats I asked stewardess why we weren't in those seats and she said she would look into it. My partner had to hold our 1 yr old all the way to NZ!
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(Australia)

Cheap but will never fly with them again. New planes however none of the staff speak English they only serve warm beer or cold red wine. They don't serve diet coke coke zero or mineral water. They left us on the tarmac for 2.5 hours without any explanation of the delay or what was happening. Going via China from Australia to LA added an extra 8 hours to the trip and the cost of a coffee at the Chinese international airport was 23AUD.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
9/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(United States)

I've taken China Southern several times in the past. June 2013 I traveled from U.S. to Dalian. I took CS Air as the domestic flights within China between Beijing and Dalian. The ticket was very reasonably priced. The inflight service was professional. Aircraft was an Airbus-320 a bigger model than I expected for a 45-minute flight. The overall trip was pleasant. I highly recommend CS Air for travel within China.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 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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