China Southern Rolls Out Premium Economy Class To Australia

GUANGZHOU, China, September 3, 2010 - China Southern Airlines, (NYSE:ZNH) (HKSE: 1055) (SHA: 600029) - www.csair.com/global - a member of SkyTeam and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China has started rolling out Premium Economy Class service on its Guangzhou - Sydney route using all-new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

China Southern Premium Economy travelers enjoy an exceptional class of seating and superior cabin service from standard Economy with special advance round trip fares starting as low as RMB 6200 (1,003 AUD).

Starting October 31, China Southern Airlines’ Premium Economy service will be further available on the Guangzhou - Brisbane and Guangzhou - Melbourne routes.

International Premium Economy Class on China Southern Airlines offers a premium travel experience and includes:

• 40% Additional Space: Seat pitch has been extended from Economy pitch of 32 to 37 inches for expanded legroom. China Southern’s fully re-designed Airbus A330-300 cabin offers 47 Premium Economy seats (separated by curtains) and portable doors to guarantee travelers a discreet private space;
• Superior Cabin Services: Special personal touches include newspapers, double-thick wool blanket and pillows; fresh seasonal fruits, noise-reduction headphones, private washing kit and savory red and white Australian wines;
• Exclusive Premium Economy Check-in Counter: Travelers can enjoy the special privilege of a private Premium Economy check-in counter and an extra luggage allowance of 15kg;
• Exceptional Ground Service: Priority baggage delivery upon arrival, boarding at passengers’ convenience and priority class upgrade (if Premium Economy cabin is overbooked);
• Bonus FFP Miles: Sky Pearl Club members travelling in Premium Economy Class will earn 110% FFP mileage … and through December 30, 2010, will receive an additional 3,000 bonus FFP miles.

About China Southern Airlines

For more than 31 years, China Southern - www.csair.com/global - has been the largest airline in The People’s Republic of China and is headquartered at the ultra-modern Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. China Southern operates a fleet of 400 modern aircraft and serves 172 cities in 30 countries and regions, forming an extensive network with Guangzhou and Beijing as its hubs. China Southern is a member of SkyTeam and together with the alliance’s nine member airlines and two associate airlines, offers its 384 million annual passengers a worldwide system of more than 13,000 daily flights covering 898 destinations in 169 countries.