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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5/10

"cabin staff are very friendly"

(Qatar)

Trip Verified | A new route introduced code shared flight with Qatar Airways I really like the hardware offered the seats are very comfortable and plenty of storage and footrest design. The cabin staff are very friendly but their English language is very poor. No menu was offered in business class and the food offered linguistically very ambiguous. IFE is horribly poor.
AircraftBoeing 787-9
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteDoha to Guangzhou
Date FlownJune 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
8/10

"Not any minute of delay"

(Spain)

Not Verified | Not any minute of delay. Hostesses practical and very serious, smile is free. Aircraft very dirty, it needed cleaning. Meal very poor, mainly rice.
AircraftBoeing 787-9
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteBeijing to Osaka
Date FlownMay 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

"cabin crew were attentive"

(Australia)

Trip Verified | Excellent management of check-in, the boarding was smooth, cabin crew were attentive and spoke clear good English, the food was plentiful and tasty with fresh fruits, and drinks including wines were served twice with every meal including breakfast. The seats are clean, good leg space, and Excellent inflight entertainment with plentiful movies on long-haul flights. All flights were on schedule. Their website is slow, in Chinese so Google Translate needs to be used, not easy to book through their website, so forced to use an aggregator, and their direct website price is almost double that the online aggregator. Need to pay upfront to reserve a seat. Unable to do online check-in. Need to undergo slow security, immigration and documents check at Guangzhou when you are in transit.
AircraftBoeing 787 / 737- 9 / A350
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSydney to Ho Chi Minh City via Guangzhou
Date FlownApril 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
10/10

"Flight attendants were very considerate"

(United States)

Trip Verified | I really appreciate all the help from China southern airline. I had a foot injury during my travel in Guangzhou, and I was not able to move into narrow space. The staff was very friendly and help me to select an aisle seat. Flight attendants were very considerate and frequently come over to check on my need. My heart is touched by their patience and passion. I have a wonderful flight. For sure I will select China southern airline as my flight again and also recommend China southern airline to my friends and family.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangzhou to Los Angeles
Date FlownMarch 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"The staff were very professional"

(Malaysia)

Trip Verified | A350 from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane via Guangzhou. Boarding was organised in KUL by row number but not in Guangzhou Airport where there was no announcement and everyone just queued up and boarded randomly. The aircraft was clean and seats were very comfortable, adequate legroom and width, even for me a big guy. The IFE was good with a huge selection of movies but no TV series. The food was mediocre at best but they did serve a full hot meal on KUL-CAN sector and two hot meals from CAN-BNE, which was unusual. Beverage offerings were decent but only Chinese beer was available. The staff were very professional and worked hard although they were a bit abrupt at times. Overall, this airline is cheap and cheerful and in my experience, reliable. One of the drawbacks of Guangzhou Baiyun airport is that often the A350s seem to be parked at a remote stand which entails a 10 minute bus ride which seems to last forever!
AircraftA350
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteKuala Lumpur to Brisbane via Guangzhou
Date FlownMarch 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"I'd recommend it"

(Malaysia)

Not Verified | China Southern Airlines isn't all that bad. This is one of the best China flights I think. Smooth and punctual flight, smooth transit even a bit strict checking, lovely stewardess checking on safety frequently. No issues with English speaking. Guangzhou airport was nice too. I'd recommend it.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteKuala Lumpur to Tokyo Haneda via Guangzhou
Date FlownMarch 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
2/10

"an issue with one of our visas"

(United Kingdom)

Trip Verified |  We were checked in at London Heathrow, bags were sent. We then realised there was an issue with one of our visas. We advised the check in staff of this visa issue, and our bags had to be pulled as it meant I could not fly. Staff were grateful for us informing them, as they were meant to have checked our visas at checkin, so they would have received a large penalty. While this issue was being sorted we asked about rescheduling our flight, but we’re told this would be dealt with after we had our bags back. Once we got our bags back however all staff had disappeared, and no one could assist with rescheduling, they advised we speak to our travel agent. The airport was now empty. We spoke to our travel agents as advised, but they required just a written email to confirm that we had been checked in and then our bags had been pulled (simply an outline of the situation). We went back to China southern airline staff several times the next day to ask about this and spoke to the supervisor, however they continued to refuse to write any email or provide any confirmation of what had happened. This meant our travel agents could not help us and we were stuck in our situation.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteLondon to Ho Chi Minh via Guangzhou
Date FlownMarch 2024
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
1/10

"Shocking customer service"

(New Zealand)

Trip Verified | Shocking customer service, get delayed by 24 hours, chaos at the airport, still not given a reason why, Shocking after care service just get fobbed off.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteLondon to Auckland via Guangzhou
Date FlownFebruary 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
10/10

"surpassed all expectations"

(Australia)

Trip Verified | It was an exceptional experience and staff Miss Xu help significantly. Booking my ticket was a breeze. The airline's website is user-friendly, offering a seamless booking process. Upon arriving at the airport, the staff were courteous and attentive, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free check in experience. The seating was comfortable, with ample legroom in economy class. China Southern Airlines excels in providing entertainment options during the flight. From the latest blockbuster movies to a diverse selection of music and games, there was something for everyone. The high-quality screens and responsive interface enhanced the overall entertainment experience. The menu offered a delightful array of dishes, showcasing both local and international flavors. The cabin crew exhibited professionalism and warmth and were attentive to passengers' needs. The flight departed and arrived on schedule. The support staff were readily available to address any concerns or queries, demonstrating a commitment to customer satisfaction that is truly commendable. My experience with China Southern Airlines surpassed all expectations.
Type Of TravellerFamily Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGuangzhou to Sydney
Date FlownFebruary 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"polite professional and helpful"

(United Kingdom)

Not Verified | The cabin staff were polite professional and helpful. Having taken our seats which I'd re-booked them making sure no one would be sat behind us. The 1st meal wasn't to my liking but I'm not keen on fish or any seafood so my hubby had both and thoroughly enjoyed it. Breakfast was OK sausage tomatoes mushrooms scrambled eggs etc which was pleasant. In between we were offered drinks from water to wine. Leg room was OK tv good. Hopefully our journey home will be the same. Overall a good experience 9 out of 10.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteLondon Heathrow to Guangzhou l
Date FlownFebruary 2024
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 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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