China Southern Airlines

Customer Reviews

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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3/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(Canada)

Vancouver to Guangzhou was unacceptable. No entertainment on a 12 hour flight. The food was horrible. The staff had poor English skills and they woke me up during drinks. The value for money was a waste. The seats were uncomfortable. I will never fly China Southern again.
Seat TypeBusiness Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
5/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(Australia)

We recently returned from the long haul flight from Australia to London on China Southern. Overall I would recommend China Southern to others but it would not go without a warning about the customer service. At times it may just be a message lost in translation but I got the impression the staff did not enjoy serving patrons and were quite unfriendly especially to English speaking persons. Often felt that I was putting the staff out if I asked for a drink or something.
Seat TypeEconomy 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

(New Zealand)

Flew business class to London in June and back to Auckland in Sept. All flights were on Airbus 330-200 with the latest lie flat seats Staff were pretty efficient although English not great but then my Chinese is non existent! Aircraft's were new and in good condition toilets clean etc. Staff at the halfway mark there to guide us through and Business Class lounge in China is pretty good with OK food although the showers were out of order on return trip which was a pain as there is a six hour stopover on the return leg. My first excursion on Business class and at only $4200 nz it was well worth it! Would not hesitate to use this airline again. All flights were on time or early. Cant do better than that!
Seat TypeBusiness 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

(Thailand)

Flying from Bangkok to Guangzhou on 737-800. The seats were quite good while the entertainment system barely existed. The meal is fair for the short flight (2.5 hour). Flight was on time.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
na

China Southern Airlines customer review

(Singapore)

Not recommended as there was a 6-hour delay with my flight from Guangzhou to Singapore and there was no official announcements from the airline even at the last minute. Just kept waiting at the airport without any food or drink provided without any further information. The food on board tasted poor and airline staff on-board spoke very poor English. The in-flight screen showing films during the trip was extremely small and there were no headphones provided. I could not hear the audio of the film and the subtitles are too small and cannot be seen. My worst flying experience.
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

(China)

CTU-AMS a very pleasant trip. The crew were very helpful. They helped me to arrange very good vegetarian food without prior request. It's very good value for the money.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
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

(Australia)

Economy Class SYD-AMS with a stop in Guangzhou. We were very pleasantly surprised with how the trip turned out. As we were checking in we were told we could actually check in 2 bags each making a total of 42kgs per person. Onboard we saw that we had our own personal inflight entertainment systems. Had them on all 4 flights there and back. Service was good food was just like all other airlines. No problems at all. First flight back from Amsterdam was on the new A380. The tray table was too far away from me but had plenty of leg room. For the amount we paid and what we got in return they deserve to take business away from other major airlines.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
7/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(Australia)

I often fly with China Southern from Sydney to Guangzhou and back. I cannot help noticing that after 4 years of complaining about the state of the toilets "inflight" now finally I am seeing that crew members are allocated to frequently cleaning the toilets and allowing them to look and even smell decent. Its not a nice subject to discuss but needs continued attention and supervision. On a friendlier subject "Food". It is difficult to please everyone but on the whole I cannot help noticing that the quality of food chosen by China Southern on the flights to OZ has increased just in this last 2 months. Still maybe to early to tell and maybe just a blip on the radar but I do notice things - service of "ice cubes" with drinks offered? Serving of better quality food in flight meals. I.e. good quality chocolate used in cakes etc. CZ326 dated 10th Sep 2013.
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(Australia)

14-29 August 2013. After reading mostly negative reviews for this airline I felt the need to add my own review. We have recently flown from Perth to Guangzhou return and cannot fault them. Staff were as good as any other airline we have used (as was the food) and the modern plane was a pleasure to travel in. Fantastic value for money (saved us approx $500 each on our journey).
Seat TypeEconomy Class
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

China Southern Airlines customer review

(Australia)

I flew Sydney - London economy return in June 2013. I was quite satisfied overall. I found the food quite acceptable in fact I mostly enjoyed it. The service was good but with no frills can't complain at the price. Entertainment possibly not so good but I take my own entertainment so not a concern to me. My fellow passengers including small children were all good no problems there. I was as comfortable as it's possible to be in economy. I would recommend China Southern particularly at such a low price.
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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