About China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines (中国南方航空), founded in 1988, is a full-service carrier from Mainland China, part of 南航集团. Its main hub is Guangzhou Baiyun & Beijing Daxing.

China Southern operates Asia’s largest fleet. Its Guangzhou hub anchors the “Canton Route” — a classic value corridor between Europe and Oceania via one stop. Independent since leaving SkyTeam in 2019, with Beijing Daxing as a second hub.

Its frequent flyer program is Sky Pearl Club — free to join, with miles redeemable for tickets, upgrades and partner benefits.

IATA code: CZ; official website: www.csair.com. Use the quick links below for booking, check-in and baggage information.

Frequently asked questions

Is China Southern Airlines safe?

The airline holds an air operator certificate from its civil aviation authority and follows ICAO safety standards. Public safety records are available in databases such as AviationSafety.

Which frequent flyer partnerships does China Southern Airlines have?

The airline is not in one of the three global alliances; partnerships are bilateral — see the loyalty section of the official site.

What aircraft does China Southern Airlines fly?

Fleet composition changes with deliveries and retirements; current fleet and age data are published on the official site and public databases like Planespotters.

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