China Southern signs pact with Qatar Airways
China Southern Airlines has signed a code share agreement with Qatar Airways, effective from 15 January 2020 subject to governmental approval. As the first step to strengthen the…
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China Southern and American Airlines in lounge-sharing deal
China Southern Airlines has launched a programme of airport lounge-sharing with American Airlines starting from August. Both carriers will provide their self-managed lounges to the other…
China Southern Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 20 A350-900 becoming the newest operator of this latest generation and highly efficient twin-engine, long-range widebody…
Top 5 airlines for adventurers
There's nothing quite like having your own gear with you when exploring new territory. New research from the team at Ann’s Cottage has revealed just what airlines you should choose if you…
Aviation round up: Where beer and safety do mix
With 2019 little more than a week old it is time for the first aviation news roundup of the New Year. This week’s run down of key events and news for the industry is mixed bag of…
China Southern leverages Sabre intelligence for international growth
Sabre Corporation the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has signed a multi-year agreement to provide Sabre’s Market Intelligence with Global Demand Data (GDD)…
Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more
AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection
Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier…
Asian air route updates from Thai Smile, Lao Airlines, Jetstar and more
Thai Smile flies to Lucknow
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Lucknow (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Thai Airways' regional subsidiary taps…
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
China Southern Airlines announces new route to Langkawi
China Southern Airlines has launched a new route to the Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi.
The announcement comes after the airline recently increased its London Heathrow-Guangzhou…
Cairns secures new connection to China
Australia's tropical north could be in line for a significant tourism boost, following the announcement that China Southern Airlines will operate direct flights from Guangzhou to Cairns.…
Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines announce codeshare partnership
Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced a new codeshare partnership, which comes into effect on 22 June 2017.
Under the agreement, China Southern Airlines will put its…
Flight delayed after elderly woman throws “lucky” coins into engine
A flight was late leaving Shanghai this week, after an elderly woman was spotted throwing coins into the aircraft's engine.
The Shanghai Daily reports that the 80-year-old woman was…
China Southern pens partnership with Etihad
China Southern Airlines has formed a new codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways.
Effective immediately, the new agreement will see China Southern place its 'CZ' code on Etihad's…
Genting pens fly-cruise agreement with China Southern
Genting Cruise Lines has formed a new partnership with China Southern Airlines aimed at developing fly-cruise opportunities in China and positioning Guangzhou as a major cruise hub.…
Asian air route updates, including multiple new flights between China and Thailand
Thailand's NewGen taps Chinese demand for Krabi
Where? Krabi (Thailand) to Hefei (China)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? NewGen Airways
Why? Thai carrier adds…
China Southern deploys Dreamliner to Xinjiang
China Southern Airlines is planning to deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Xinjiang, the restive region in the far west of China.
According to an update on the Routes Online…
Asian air route updates: new flights from JAL, Air Astana, China Southern and more…
China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne
Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…
Chinese airlines see shrinking profits
Despite continued strong passenger growth, Chinese airlines experienced declining profits in the first quarter of 2017.
The China Securities Journal, which is published by the…
China Southern pens major long-haul fleet deal
China Southern Airlines has continued to expand and revamp its long-haul fleet, placing an order for 20 Airbus A350 aircraft.
The deal, which is worth US$6.2 billion at current list…
First Chinese airline flies to Mexico
China Southern Airlines has become the first Chinese carrier to fly non-stop to Mexico.
Asia's largest airline in terms of passenger traffic, China Southern is aiming to tap the emerging…
China Southern doubles London flights
China Southern Airlines will double the frequency of its flights to London this summer, with the launch of a second daily service direct from Guangzhou.
Commencing on 1 June 2017, the…
China Southern in tie-up talks with US airline
China Southern Airlines is in talks with American Airlines over a possible tie-up, according to reports.
Reuters said this week that the agreement could involve the US carrier taking…
Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…
Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017)
Who? Flydubai
Why? New…
Asian air route updates: Vistara, China Southern, Air Niugini and more
Vistara flies to Amritsar
Where? Delhi to Amritsar, pictured (both India)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Vistara
Why? Tapping rise in trade and religious tourism traffic…
Asian air route updates: Cathay Pacific, flydubai, China Southern and more
Dubai's LCC adds Bangladeshi route
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective 15 March 2017
Who? flydubai
Why? Rising trade between two Islamic…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, Vietjet and more
Malindo spreads wings to Saudi Arabia
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
When? Twice a week, effective 21 February 2017
Who? Malindo Air
Why? Islamic pilgrimage…
Asian air route updates: China Southern Airlines, AirAsia X and more
THAI expands connections with neighbour
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Kota Kinabalu, pictured (Malaysia)
When? Daily, effective 26 March 2017
Who? Thai Smile
Why? Long-awaited direct…
China Southern connects to another Australian city
China Southern Airlines launched its first flight to Adelaide this week.
The Guangzhou-based airline touched down in the Australian city on 13 December, marking mainland China’s first…
SkyTeam lures Chinese corporate flyers
SkyTeam has created a new programme aimed at attracting more Chinese corporate customers.
The new 'SkyTeam China Corporate Connection' product, which the alliance says is "fully…
China Southern uses Travelport to target agents
China Southern Airlines has deepened its partnership with Travelport, the travel technology company, in an effort to directly promote its products to travel agents.
Under a new…
Christchurch to welcome more Chinese flights
The South Island of New Zealand is set to welcome more Chinese visitors following the announcement of an increase in services between Guangzhou and Christchurch.
China Southern…
SkyTeam unveils major new lounge in Beijing
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is on the verge of launching a major new lounge at Beijing’s Capital International Airport.
The new 800m² facility will open in the coming weeks,…
China Southern confirms deal for larger Dreamliners
China Southern Airlines has finalised an order for 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the extended version of the fuel-efficient long-haul jet.
The new order, which is valued at US$3.2 billion…
China Southern plans second Brisbane service
China Southern Airlines will launch its second scheduled service to Brisbane later this year.
The carrier has applied for permission to launch daily services from Shenzhen to the…
China Southern sets up base in Chengdu
China Southern Airlines has set up a new operating base in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.
The carrier already operates a host of domestic routes from…
China Southern to fly to Vienna
China Southern Airlines plans to expand its route map in Europe later this year, with the launch of flights to Vienna.
The Guangzhou-based airline has submitted an application with…
China Southern to link Shenzhen with Jakarta
China Southern Airlines will launch the first ever direct flight from Shenzhen to Jakarta next month.
The new route commences on 21 September 2016 and will run four times a week,…
China Southern to start flying to Adelaide
China Southern will launch direct flights between Guangzhou and Adelaide by the end of the year.
Due to commence on 12 December 2016, the new service will run three times a week,…
Beijing’s new airport to become SkyTeam hub
Two of China's biggest airlines have agreed to move their operations to Beijing's new airport, when it opens in 2019.
China Eastern and China Southern Airlines, both of which are…
China Southern plans second Australian route from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shenzhen and Melbourne.
If approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the new…
China Southern adds new North American connection
China Southern Airlines will expand its trans-Pacific network this summer with the launch of a new route to Toronto.
Commencing on 3 August 2016, the airline will offer four weekly…
China Southern improves GDS displays with Travelport
China Southern Airlines has become the latest carrier to sign up for Travelport's Rich Content and Branding, which improves how products are displayed on GDS screens.
The…
China Southern to resume Nepal flights
China Southern Airlines will resume its flights to Nepal's capital city Kathmandu next month.
Commencing on 26 April 2016, the airline will offer three weekly flights direct between…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
China Southern plans Guangzhou-Toronto flights
China Southern Airlines has applied for permission to launch flights connecting Guangzhou with Toronto.
The airline has submitted an application with the Civil Aviation Administration…
China Southern orders 80 Boeing aircraft
China Southern Airlines has moved to expand and renew its short-haul fleet, with the announcement of a major new order with Boeing.
The Guangzhou-based carrier, which is Asia's…
Pattaya to get direct flights from Shanghai
The Thai resort town of Pattaya could be set for a Chinese tourism boom next year, when China Southern Airlines launches a new direct service from Shanghai.
Pattaya's U-Tapao Airport…
China Southern to connect Shenzhen with Sydney
China Southern Airlines will launch a new service connecting Shenzhen with Sydney early next year.
Commencing on 20 January 2016, the new route will mark the first direct link between…
Spring flies to North Korea, and more Chinese airline news…
Spring Airlines plans North Korea flights
China's Spring Airlines is planning to launch its first ever flights to North Korea. The low-cost carrier has applied to Civil Aviation…
Chinese aviation bites, including a new route to Cuba
China Southern goes long-haul from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch two new long-haul routes from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.
According to a…
China Southern to base 150 aircraft at Beijing’s new airport
China Southern Airlines has signed a new agreement that will see it deploy 150 aircraft to Beijing's new international airport.
The Guangzhou-based carrier, which is Asia's largest…
China Southern adds more Malaysian connections
China Southern Airlines will launch new services to Malaysia in the coming months.
Commencing on 25 October, the carrier will add a new daily flight connecting Kuala Lumpur with…
China Southern connects Wuhan with Rome and Dubai
China Southern Airlines has revealed plans to launch direct services from Wuhan to Rome and Dubai.
Commencing on 17 December 2015, the airline will launch three weekly flights from…
China Southern to link Shenyang with San Francisco
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch the first direct trans-Pacific flights from Shenyang, the capital of northeast China's Liaoning province.
The airline has applied to the…
China Southern flies direct to Africa
China Southern Airlines has launched its first ever non-stop flights to Africa.
The Guangzhou-based carrier commenced direct services to Kenya's capital Nairobi on 5 August 2015, and…
China Southern ramps up Australian routes
China Southern Airlines will enhance its Australian operations in the coming months, with the addition of more flights to Perth and Melbourne.
Last week, the Chinese airline added an…
China Southern flies A380 to Amsterdam
China Southern Airlines will upgrade its daily Beijing-Amsterdam service next month, with the deployment of an Airbus A380 aircraft on the route.
From 20 June 2015, the 506-seat…
China Southern plans multiple routes to Mount Fuji
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch a series of new routes to the Japanese city of Shizuoka, which serves as the gateway to Mount Fuji.
On 15 May, the Chinese carrier will…
Chinese airlines add African flights
Two of China's largest airlines will expand their networks to Africa in the second half of 2015.
On 5 August, China Southern Airlines will launch three weekly flights to the Kenyan…
Chinese airlines report strong Q1 earnings
China's “big three” airlines have made a strong start to 2015, with rising revenues and profits in the first quarter.
State-run Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern…
China Southern to fly to Nairobi
China Southern Airlines has announced plans to launch flights to Nairobi.
Commencing on 5 August 2015, the airline will operate three weekly flights to Kenya's capital, direct from…
China Southern adds Thai flights from Guangxi
China Southern Airlines has moved to secure it position as the largest airline operating in southern China's Guangxi region, with the launch of more international services from the…
Boeing to break China delivery record
Boeing expects to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft to China this year.
The US planemaker expects Chinese airlines to receive 150-160 Boeing jets in 2014, up from 143…
First ever flights to link Shenyang with Phuket
China Southern Airlines will launch the first ever scheduled flights connecting Shenyang with Phuket this month.
Commencing on 18 December 2014, the airline will operate three weekly…
China Southern to retire old Boeing 777s
China Southern Airlines will retire it fleet of older Boeing 777-200ER aircraft.
The airline has four of the twin-aisle aircraft remaining in its fleet, with the final flight due to…
China Southern to fly to San Francisco
China Southern Airlines has announced its plan to launch flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco.
The latest trans-Pacific route was confirmed by China Southern at the Zhuhai Airshow,…
China Southern boosts Wuhan
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch a series of new routes from Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and largest city in central China.
These will include the carrier's first…
New air route to link northwest China with Dubai
China Southern Airlines will launch a new route connecting Dubai with two regional hubs in northwest China.
Commencing on 29 September 2014, the Chinese carrier’s new route will fly…
China Southern flies to New York
China Southern Airlines has launched direct flights from Guangzhou to New York.
The new trans-Pacific route spans 13,500km, making it the longest non-stop air route from mainland…
Chinese carriers boost international links from northeast
There are now more international flight options from northeast China, after a series of new route launches by Chinese carriers.
China Southern Airlines has unveiled a major increase…
China Southern adds Frankfurt link
China Southern Airlines has launched its inaugural flight from Guangzhou to Frankfurt, via Changsha.
Services took off for the first time on 23 June 2014 and will now operate three…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan Airlines launched a brand new route from Beijing to Boston, using its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new flights commenced on 20 June 2014 marking the first ever direct…
China Southern flies to New York
China Southern Airlines will begin flying to New York this summer.
From 6 August 2014, the Guangzhou-based carrier will commence four weekly flights to New York's JFK Airport.
The…
China Southern buys 80 new Airbus jets
China Southern Airlines has ordered 80 new single-aisle jets from Airbus, Xinhua reported Airbus China as saying in Beijing on Saturday.
The large order includes 30 of the existing…
Qantas boosts Asian network with China Southern deal
Qantas has expanded its network in Asia following the launch of a new partnership with China Southern Airlines.
The new codeshare partnership, which follows an agreement signed in…
Birmingham secures flights to Beijing
Birmingham Airport will become the first outside of London to operate flights into China, it has been announced.
Maria Miller, secretary of state for culture, media and sport…
China Southern welcomes first new Boeing 777
China Southern Airlines has started taking delivery of its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The Guangzhou-based carrier has ordered 10 of the new wide-body aircraft, which form…
China Southern to fly Guangzhou-New York
China Southern Airlines will launch direct flights from Guangzhou to New York this summer.
The carrier will start taking delivery of a new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft next…
China Southern to fly Dreamliner to Vancouver
China Southern Airlines will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver this month.
Commencing on 19 February 2014, the airline will operate daily services direct from its…
Chinese airlines prepare for New Year travel surge
Airlines in China are adding thousands of extra flights to cater for the expected surge in traffic during the Lunar New Year holidays.
Described as the world's biggest human migration,…
China Southern to fly A380 from Shenzhen
China Southern Airlines will base one of its Airbus A380 aircraft at Shenzhen this year.
Commencing in the first half of 2014, the Guangzhou-based airline will use the double-decker…
Alliances key to Qantas future – OAG
Qantas' recent alliances with Emirates and China Southern Airlines could provide the key to securing the airline’s future, according to aviation analysts OAG.
The 'Flying Kangaroo'…
Qantas joins forces with China Southern
Qantas has signed a major new tie-up with China Southern Airlines, aimed at boosting travel between Australia and China.
The codeshare agreement will see the two airlines join forces…
China Southern extends ‘Canton Route’ to Africa
China Southern Airlines had formed a new codeshare partnership that will extend its 'Canton Route' to Africa.
Designed to challenge the traditional 'Kangaroo Route' operators flying…
南航正式启用空客380飞机执行广州-悉尼航线
27日21时05分，南航正式启用空客380飞机执行广州-悉尼航线，这是南航380继广州-洛杉矶之后，运营的第二条国际航线。仅仅几个小时之后的28日00时30分，南航另一架明星飞机——波音787也正式投入广州-奥克兰航线的运营，并计划从12月4日开始在该航线增至每周10班。…
China Southern flies A380 Down Under
China Southern Airlines has operated its first Airbus A380 to Australia.
The 502-seat, double-decker aircraft touched down in Sydney this morning, following a direct flight from…
Asian aviation tidbits
Spring Airlines to launch cross-Strait flights
Spring Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kaohsiung. Commencing on 27 October 2013, the new service will mark the…
China Southern boosts Melbourne route
China Southern Airlines is boosting its presence in Melbourne with the addition of more flights and the deployment of a new aircraft to the city.
From 26 October 2013, the…
China Southern close to buying airport and carrier
China Southern Airlines is reportedly closing in on two separate deals which will see it acquire both a stake in Slovenia’s Adria Airways and outright ownership of Ljubljana Airport.…
China Southern profits fall
Guangzhou based carrier China Southern Airlines has posted a half yearly profit of US$56.2 million – an 18.9% year-on-year drop.
According to its unaudited interim financial report,…
China Southern to fly daily to Brisbane
China Southern Airlines will ramp up its Brisbane service later this year, with the launch of daily direct flights.
From 21 November 2013, the Guangzhou-based airline will offer a…
China Southern looks to boost tourism from ME region
Guangzhou today becomes the third Chinese city to offer 72-hour visa-free stays for air passengers. Riding on this positive news, China Southern is looking positively to promote this offer…
Guangzhou launches 72hr visa-free scheme
Guangzhou will become the third Chinese city to offer 72-hour visa-free stays for air passengers this week.
Launching on 1 August 2013, passengers transiting at Guangzhou’s Baiyun…
China Southern celebrates London anniversary
Asia’s biggest airline China Southern has celebrated the first full year of its London to Guangzhou service by hosting a dinner with travel partners and discussing its plans for the…
Asian aviation tidbits
China Eastern to launch Manila flights
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
China Southern’s new A330 lands in Sydney
China Southern’s newest Airbus A330 aircraft touched down in Sydney for the first time this morning (Thursday 11 July 2013), continuing a major upgrade of the fleet operating on the…
China Southern flies new A330 to Sydney
China Southern Airlines has announced plans to launch its latest Airbus A330-300 aircraft on flights to Sydney.
From 11 July 2013, the carrier will operate the twin-aisle, 275-seat…
Shun Tak Holdings takes Jetstar HK stake
Hong Kong conglomerate Shun Tak Holdings has taken a significant stake in the city's first low-cost carrier, Jetstar Hong Kong.
The company, which was founded by Macau gaming tycoon…
Boeing delivers Dreamliners to China, UK
Boeing celebrated two milestones in the roll-out of its B787 Dreamliner aircraft over the weekend, with the deliveries of the first aircraft to China and the UK.
On Friday, spectators and…
China Southern flies new A330 to Perth
China Southern Airlines has boosted its Perth service with the deployment of a new Airbus A330-200 aircraft to the Australian city.
Following the aircraft's recent introduction to…
China Southern to receive first Dreamliner on 2 June
China Southern Airlines has revealed that its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner is due to touch down in Guangzhou on Sunday 2 June 2013.
The landmark aircraft, which will be the first B787…
China to receive first Dreamliner
Boeing is on the verge of delivering its first Dreamliner to China.
China Southern Airlines is expecting to take delivery of its first Boeing 787 by the end of this month, a company…
China Southern to fly new A330s to Australia
China Southern Airlines will deploy its newest Airbus A330-200 aircraft on routes to Perth and Brisbane this year.
The new twin-aisle aircraft come equipped with flat-bed seats in…
Aussie airports need US$13bn to meet Asian demand – minister
Australian airports need at least US$13 billion worth of upgrades and investments over the coming decade to cope with increased demand from Asia, the country's Transport Minister has…
China Southern adds new aircraft on Australian routes
China Southern Airlines will upgrade its Australian services with the launch of its latest Airbus A330-200 on two new routes.
From 1 April 2013, the Guangzhou-based airline will start…
China Southern arrives in Cairns
China Southern Airlines touched down in Cairns for the first time today (30 January 2013), marking the start of a new seasonal, scheduled service to the city.
From now until the end of…
China Southern’s A380 makes international debut
China Southern Airlines’ Airbus A380 has made its international debut, flying the trans-Pacific route between Guangzhou and Los Angeles.
The airline, which is the first Chinese airline to…
Chinese airlines raise fuel surcharges
China's airlines have increased their fuel surcharges, China Daily has reported.
Faced with rising jet fuel prices and plunging profits, the country's airlines today hiked the fuel…
China Southern adds winglets to B737s
China Southern Airlines has decided to retrofit its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft with 'Blended Winglets' - the wing tip extensions designed to make aircraft more fuel-efficient.
The deal,…
Travelport seals China Southern content
Travelport has sealed a new multi-year global content agreement with China Southern Airlines.
Effective immediately, the new agreement ensures that all Galileo- and Worldspan-connected…
China to support LCC growth
China will encourage the development of low-cost carriers, according to the country's civil aviation authorities.
Speaking on Friday, the Director of the Civil Aviation Administration of…
Profits plunge at China’s ‘big three’ airlines
China's three major state-run airlines have predicted a significant downturn in profits for the first half of 2012.
Xinhua reported Beijing-based Air China as saying on Wednesday that it…
Airline briefs 17Jul12
Airline news briefs from Thomson, China Southern, Turkish Airlines, CityJet and more...
New Stansted-Agadir route announced
Thomson and First Choice have announced it will launch…
China Southern to fly daily to London
China Southern Airlines has revealed that it will boost its new Guangzhou-Heathrow services to daily from October.
The service launched the route in June 2012 with three weekly flights,…
China Southern to fly daily to London
China Southern Airlines has revealed that it will boost its new Guangzhou-London services to daily from October 2012.
The service launched the route in June 2012 with three weekly flights,…
China Southern launches Canton Route
China Southern Airlines launches its new Canton Route tomorrow, with the start of flights between Guangzhou and London Heathrow airport.
The new service will link with the airline's…
China Southern sponsors Australian cricket event
China Southern Airlines has made its first foray into Australian sport, becoming the major sponsor of a new cricket tournament.
The China Southern Airlines Tournament, a new Twenty20…
China Southern adds Dutch cabin crew
China Southern Airlines has added more multilingual cabin crew to its new 'Canton Route', connecting Europe with Australia.
Following the recent recruitment of Sydney-based cabin crew…
China Southern marks new London route
China Southern Airlines celebrated the imminent launch of its Heathrow-Guangzhou flights with travel agents and tour operators last night.
The airline held a drinks reception and dinner at…
China Southern launches SkyPriority services
China Southern Airlines has begun rolling out the SkyTeam alliance's new SkyPriority services.
The new initiative, which is being progressively rolled across the network of SkyTeam's member…
China Southern buys 10 B777s
China Southern Airlines has agreed to buy 10 Boeing 777-300ERs.
The order will cost approximately US$2.98 billion at list prices, and deliveries are expected to run from 2013 to 2016.“We’re…
