China Southern airlines was established in 1988 and currently operates the largest fleet with an excellent route network along with the largest passenger capacity in the people’s republic of China. China southern Airlines operates 1500 flights to more than 190 destinations, in 35 countries and regions across the globe on a daily basis. The airline is also part of the prestigious global airline alliance Skyteam which allows the airline’s route expansion to over 1000 destinations in 187 countries and regions that include Europe and the Northern Americas. In the year 2012, China Southern transported over 86 million passengers, and was ranked the first carrier in Asian region topping all Chinese airlines in the past 34 years.
Economy Class
- China Southern’s new premium economy class cabin layout offers travelers a spacious seat with 40% more legroom and space, along with soft blankets for warmth, comfy pillows on long haul flights and a selection of delicious meals to choose from in the in-flight menu. Also, you have access to an exclusive check-in counter, priority baggage delivery, priority boarding and extra snacks on board the flight. Feel the joy of the new A380 economy class cabin, which extends services such as comfortable seating opposite a personal 9” TV screen and nonstop in-flight entertainment that creates an astonishing onboard travel experience. Travelers can also experience the multi-adjustable headrest and the spacious seat pad and back rest which can also be adjusted together for comfort. Enjoy delectable meals on board the aircraft, with the best of Southern China on offer as well as western-style food. Economy class passengers receive complimentary meals and beverages when they fly on long-haul flights. In addition, enjoy the many entertainment options on offer on board China Southern aircraft.
Business Class
- The new A380 business class is quoted to be “a couch in the air” with its intelligent seating in a 1-2-1 cabin configuration, which is designed to make sure that all passengers have access to the aisle. The seats can be adjusted to a flat bed, and the annular placement of the seat with an upper deck creates an independent private room for the passenger’s privacy. Built-in amenities include an exclusive reading light, laptop stowage, literature pocket, USB ports and power outlets. In-flight entertainment can be viewed on the personal 15-inch flat screen digital TV. The Airline’s A330 business class cabin offers deluxe, spacious, and comfortable seating that converts to a bed with just a touch of a button! Lie down for the nap of your life, and arrive at your destination totally relaxed and ready to take on the world. Business class passengers can now enjoy the audio video on demand (AVOD) in-flight entertainment system that creates a brilliant cinematic or musical experience to last through the entire journey.
First Class
- The A380 first class cabin is known as the “platinum private suite” and the aircraft consists of eight exclusive private suites that offer the best of amenities for all first class travelers. The luxurious suite includes a motor-driven seat that is fully adjustable to any position the passenger requires, six unique mood lighting choices for long haul travelers, and a private storage cabinet with a safety password lock. In-flight entertainment can be viewed on the 23″ digital widescreen TV with AVOD for all passengers. The Boeing 787’s first class cabin is a luxurious skybed that is equipped with four exclusive cocoon shaped recline-able seats that offer a private and personal flight experience for passengers. The seats are inbuilt with a soothing electronic massager to release tension and stress. The A330 cabin has seating designed for comfort with a wide seat pitch that converts the seat into a fully flat bed. In-flight entertainment can be viewed on a 17” personal widescreen TV while amenities include in-flight power outlets and USB ports.
In-flights
- In-flight entertainment is what most travelers look forward to onboard during a long flight. China Southern offers over 600 hours of brilliant entertainment programs on their aircraft that are equipped with the latest technology with advanced audio/video systems for passengers who can now enjoy the latest movies, TV shows, and audio programs. The audio library on board China Southern’s aircraft consists of the latest music, including top hits from the genres of pop, classical, as well as Korean pop, Chinese and Hindi musical hits. Spend hours listening to music, or watch movies while you lie back in comfort on those long-haul flights. The video game library holds over 30 online games to thrall passengers into a world of fantasy at 35,000 feet. Spend a few hours getting your heart racing with the games on offer and beat a few scores. China Southern provides the best in-flight entertainment for all passengers regardless of class or cabin which allows passengers to begin their holiday even before they land at their final destination.
Routes
- All domestic and international flights operated by China Southern airlines depart from the two main hubs at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and the Beijing Capital International Airport, China. The airline operates 485 flights daily from the former, and 221 from the latter. You will be spoilt for choice when you choose to fly with China Southern Airlines. Using its fleet of 422 aircrafts, the airline connects to over 193 destinations via its two main hubs. It flies to over 35 countries worldwide. The most favorite Asian travel destinations of the airline’s passengers include Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand while popular destinations in European cities include Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, and France. The domestic market is well covered, with the airline flying to Changchun, Changsha, Dalian, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Ürümqi, Wuhan and Zhengzhou. The airline plans to increase its presence in the domestic market, so as to better serve its passengers. China Southern’s expanding network will soon include Christchurch, New Zealand, thus broadening its horizons and bringing the world to you.
Awards
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China Southern – Awards and Recognition
Year 2012
- Ranked sixth among China’s Top 100 Brands
- Ranked sixth among Annul Most Attention Brand of Asia’s Airlines Award.
- Annul China’s Best 30 Employers
- Annul China’s Best City Employer and South China’s Best Employer
- Diamond Flight Safety Award
Year 2011
- SKYTRAX 2011 World Most Improved Airline
- 2011 Best Business Contribution Award
- Annual Green Enterprise Award
Year 2010
- Best Business Class Airline in China
Travelers can experience a selection of many privileges and a wide choice of flights to over 1000 destinations when booking on Travel Center’s website to fly with China Southern Airlines. Enjoy excellent deals and unbelievable discounts, when you book your next flight to one of China Southern destinations with Travel Center. A wide choice of in-flight services that include seating arrangements, special meal plans (meals for diabetic patients, kosher meals, meals for children etc.) as well as in-flight entertainment, special baggage allowance (that includes excess baggage), and exceptional discounts are a few of the great benefits available to travelers who book with Travel Center.
