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  About China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines Company Limited is one of China's largest airlines which has its headquarters in the Baiyun District of Guangzhou in Guangdong Province. The airline came into existence in 1988 post the restructuring of the CAAC Airlines (Civil Aviation Administration of China). CAAC Airlines acquired and merged a handful of domestic airlines to eventually become one of the 'Big Three' airlines in China along with Air China and China Eastern Airlines. China Southern Airlines is the seventh-largest in the world with respect to the number of passengers carried. It is also the largest airline in Asia in terms of passengers carried, revenue and fleet size. The airline has a few hubs in China with the main ones being Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport. On a daily basis, China Southern Airlines operates about 2,000 flights that cater to 200 destinations and more. Until 2019, the airline was part of the SkyTeam airline alliance. The same year, the airline tied up with American Airlines to acquire their frequent flyer programme. China Southern Airlines' logo comprises of a kapok flower which represents the city of Guangzhou, painted on a blue tail fin.

The airline's parent company China Southern Air Holding Company is a state-owned entity which was earlier supervised by SASAC (State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council). In 1984, following the decentralisation of the CAAC, four major airlines came into existence, namely Air China, China Southwest Airlines, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. A majority of the regional airlines that operated across the country were merged to form the four main state-owned airlines. With a view to enhancing its operating standards and to overcome the concerns of unprofitable ventures, China Southern Airlines signed a deal with a few foreign carriers to acquire aircraft maintenance and staff training services. They further listed themselves on the New York Stock Exchange in 1995. With the US and Chinese government's agreement to enable commencement of non-stop international route flights, China Southern Airlines established services to Amsterdam somewhere in early 1996. The Guangzhou - Beijing - Amsterdam became its first long haul route which was followed by non-stop routes to trans-Pacific routes such as to Los Angeles and Brisbane.

Although China Southern Airlines does have a vision to further bolster its reach to as many international destinations as possible, their primary market is in the domestic route sector. Due to geographical constraints that hampered their plans to expand routes to North America, the airline opted to venture out and find new possibilities in the Australasia market. China Southern Airlines further added more routes to connect to European cities too and introduced the Canton Route which would be a substitute to Qantas' Kangaroo Route. With this move, they added destinations such as Perth, Auckland, Vancouver and Perth to its list of cities. In 2012, the airline hired Dutch flight crew to cater to the first and business class cabins of the flights that travelled between Guangzhou and Amsterdam. In 2015, the airline announced that it would be leasing 24 Airbus A320neo from AerCap. China Southern Airlines' exit from SkyTeam sent ripples of speculations that perhaps the airline would be joining Oneworld airline alliance along with Hong Kong's Cathay pacific. However, for China Southern Airlines, the move to leave SkyTeam is mainly to strengthen ties with American Airlines.

Fleet size of China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines is known to be the world's largest airline in terms of fleet size and for all the right reasons. The current fleet size of the airline stands at 617 aircraft. The airline has a mixed fleet that comprises of variants from the Airbus and Boeing family. There are narrow-body as well as wide-body aircraft that are present in the airline's fleet. Premium aircraft such as the Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A380-800 is also part of the airline's fleet and operate on international routes. China Southern Airlines is the only Chinese airline to have made such an order and even operate the Airbus A380. Initially, the Airbus A380 was used to operate on the Beijing - Hong Kong and Beijing Guangzhou routes. However, proving to be unprofitable, the airline shifted the operations of the aircraft to Guangzhou - Los Angeles and Guangzhou - Sydney route. The Airbus A380 is frequently witnessed in Sydney and Melbourne during summers as it is the peak travel season for the route. China Southern Airlines recently also claimed to operate the Airbus A380 on its Beijing - Amsterdam route.

Baggage Allowance

Baggage allowance on China Southern Airlines depends on the countries and the travel routes that are chosen by the passenger. The baggage allowance policy is different for passengers travelling to and from the USA. In fact, baggage policies are diverse even in terms of domestic routes and international routes. The best way to be certain of how much baggage you are allowed to carry would be to purchase the ticket first and peruse through the ticket details. The airline has reserved information regarding the baggage allowance followed by China Southern Airlines depending on the passenger's travel details. This also includes the cabin class chosen by the passenger. The standard recognised baggage allowance policy followed by China Southern Airlines is a maximum weight of 32 kg for first and business class and 23 kg for premium economy and economy class. The passengers of the first class are allowed three pieces of baggage allowed while business class, premium economy and economy class passengers can check two pieces of baggage each. The total dimension of each bag should also not exceed 158 cm. Additional 10 kg a piece is allowed for passengers travelling with an infant.

In-flight services

China Southern Airlines has worked tremendously to bring the best in-flight services for its passengers. The airline's illustrious fleet has some of the best aircraft which enable upgraded facilities such as better seats that are equipped with lamps, power plugs, armrest and other such perks. There is enough leg room also available on the airline's aircraft. Other in-flight services include the personalised entertainment systems that have been embedded on each seat for every passenger. Travellers can choose from a slew of the latest entertainment content or listen to music. The flight attendants are also quite helpful and accommodating. Not to mention how the in-flight meals are a treat.

Popular routes and top cities for China Southern Airlines

With a fleet so magnanimous, the airline caters to a slew of destinations spread across 35 different countries in the world. With a strong presence in its hubs Beijing Capital International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China Southern Airlines operates in 193 destinations in total, catering to both, domestic routes and international routes. The airline's focus cities are Wuhan, Changchun, Shenyang, Changsha, Shenzhen, Dalian and Zhengzhou. The airline's Australasia routes are considered to be very popular and profitable as the demand for flights in the said routes is always high. It is the only Chinese airline to have a large presence in the Australian continent. There are plans to expand its wings to cater to destinations in the South America markets and African markets. Some of the most popular international cities for China Southern Airlines are Tokyo-Haneda, Sydney, Taipei, Shanghai, Seoul, San Francisco, Rome, Phuket, Perth, Paris, New York City - JFK, Nairobi, Brisbane, Delhi, Dubai, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles and more.

Why travel by China Southern Airlines?

China Southern Airlines holds a phenomenal reputation for being one of the top three airlines in China. With such a title comes great responsibilities that the airline stands by. Over the years, the airline has consistently worked on bringing in better facilities to enhance the travel experience of the passengers. Over the years, China Southern Airlines has managed to create a good bank of domestic route connectivity that has further bolstered its demand in the market. Similarly, the airline has also extended its international route connectivity to attract more passengers. China Southern Airlines' fleet has also expanded for the better. The airline currently has some of the best aircraft including an Airbus A380, as part of its fleet. With such upgradations, the company certainly brings for quality services that a customer often seeks.

The airline has worked on its website to be more user-friendly too. Passengers can book China Southern Airlines flight tickets on their website and at the same time, learn more about the airline's domestic and international routes, flight status, baggage allowance policy and more. China Southern Airlines's flight schedules have also been updated on the airline's website to help passengers plan out their overall trip. Further, adding to the upscale treatment are facilities to access the airline's airport lounges and some of the perks that first class and business class passengers can enjoy. Another major convenient facility is to do web check-ins on China Southern Airlines' website without being concerned about any check-in complications. With such exemplary perks that the airline has to offer, it should be the airline that passengers should choose.

  About Bangkok Airport

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is often referred to as Bangkok Airport. It is one of the two major international airports that serve Thailand. Although Don Mueang International Airport was also recognized for its international flight services. However, the same was halted in 2007. Now the airport serves as a hub to low-cost airlines that connect in Bangkok. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is sprawled across 8,000 acres of land and is one of the biggest international airports in the Southeast Asian region. It is also a hub for aviation in Bangkok.

Suvarnabhumi Airport was originally chartered with limited domestic flight services. However, it soon started expanding to add more domestic and international flights. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is currently the important hub for Thai Smile Airways, Thai Airways International and Bangkok Airways. The airport basically serves as a regional gateway to several foreign carriers too. It has been recorded to be the 17th busiest airport in the world and 11 busiest in Asia. The airport has the capacity to accommodate about 60 million passengers in a year. There are over 95 airlines that operate from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

About Airport Terminals

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport has three terminals in total. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are responsible for operations of international flights. Meanwhile, Terminal 3 is focussed on domestic flights to cater to connectivity in Thailand. The two terminals are located right next to each other while the domestic terminal or Terminal3 is 500 meters away from Terminal 2. The distance between the terminals is not massive. The proximity often makes it confusing. The departure and arrival zones in the international terminals have dedicated immigration counters as well as check-in and baggage to make it easy for the travellers. The terminal's roof has been designed aesthetically with the use of structural elements and bays that have been placed in cantilevered wavelike forms. The airport is capable of accommodating an Airbus A380. There are two parallel runways at the airport with a total of about 120 parking bays for flights. The passenger terminal is recorded to capacitate about 76 flight operations every hour. An underground rail link station has also been constructed to connect the terminal with the city centre. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport's terminal passenger terminal is famed for being the fourth-biggest building in the world, following Hong Kong International Airport, Beijing Capital International Airport and Dubai International Airport.

About Airport Authority

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is funded and operated by the Airports of Thailand Public Company Ltd. (AOT). The airport's body is responsible for six international airport ventures in Thailand. Four more airports have been added recently under its wing. The statutory body received recognition as one of the most valuable airport operators across the globe. The organization was established in 2002 after a consortium between private firms and the state-owned Airports Authority of Thailand. The Thailand government holds a higher share in the consortium with about 70 per cent stock. The Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is the most profitable venture for the airport's authority with passenger statistics of about 63,379,077, as recorded in the year 2018. Over the years, the airport management has done a phenomenal job of efficient connection of the international airport with the city centre. They have also worked towards fixing some of the pressing matters to bolster the functions and efficiency of the airport in terms of safety and connectivity.

Top airlines flying from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

The demand for Bangkok in India as a tourist destination is quite high. Hence, there are several Indian airlines that operate from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport as well. In fact, the first flight to fly to the Bangkok Airport was a Lufthansa Cargo which took off from Mumbai. Some of the Indian airlines that operate from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport include Air India, GoAir, IndiGo and Vistara. They have direct connectivity and fly on a regular basis. Airlines such as Thai Airways and Thai Smile, which predominantly operate from Suvarnabhumi Airport also have direct services to Indian cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi Ahmedabad, Chennai, to name a few.

As an international tourist destination, the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport also sees much air traffic from international flights. Some of the prominent airlines that operate from the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport include Air Astana, Air China, Air France, Air Macau, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Bangkok Airways, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Cambodia Airways, China Airlines, Druk Air, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Asia Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airways, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Swiss, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Vietnam Airlines and Ural Airlines. These airlines cater to various parts of the world and have impeccable connectivity. There are reservations for cargo flights to function from the Suvarnabhumi Airport. They are Lufthansa Cargo, Cathay Pacific Cargo, DHL Aviation and Singapore Airlines Cargo.

Facilities at the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

ATMs and currency exchange - There are foreign exchange booths and ATM kiosks available at the airport. You can withdraw money or exchange to local currency to make your trip convenient.

Baggage - Baggage services are available with plastic wrapping and porter services. You can also find trolleys at regular intervals.

Internet and communication kiosks - There are internet kiosks that have established at the airport. You can get your work done while you wait for boarding. There are telecom desks where you can purchase local mobile SIM numbers to avail WiFi. Postal services are also available.

Restaurants and cafes - There are many food establishments and restaurants at the airport's terminals. The departure zone has a slew of joints, including ones with liquor and coffee.

Medical care - Medical rooms and pharmacies have been installed at regular intervals. You can make last-minute purchases of prescribed medicine, or you can get necessary tablets or toiletries.

Prayer rooms - Devoted prayer rooms and multi-faith corners have been established at all terminals. There are monks' reception rooms also available at the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Transit hotels - To make the passenger's experience at the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport good, they have also installed an in-transit hotel. You can check-in for the few hours you need to wait and even rest as much as you can.

Spa and massage - The airport is blessed with good serviced spas and massage parlours. For in-transit passengers who need to take a second flight or who need to wait due to layovers, can avail this service.

Smoking zones - There are dedicated smoking lounges in the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. These are available at all the terminals' departures and arrivals. You can even purchase boxes in case you need it for the time being.

Special assistance – The airport also has professionals who cater to the special needs of passengers who fall under the category of senior citizens, expecting mothers and physically disabled. The professionals have been trained to help out the individuals by enabling a smooth transition of their check-in and boarding processes.

How to reach Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

By Bus and car rentals

The Airport Shuttle bus operating from the city is another efficient way to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. These buses have a direct connection to the airport from within the city, making travel cheaper and easier. Along with the buses, you can always book a ride to the airport too. There are five routes from the airport that have a direct connection with the Bangkok Airport. These routes connect from Bangkok's downtown as well as Chonburi Province, connections from North Bangkok and Bang Na Bang Pakong which stands at the South. The main entrance to the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport though is at the Samut Prakan Province. There are elevated highways and flyovers which need to be used to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. You can find a car and rental booking booths at the airport's arrival segment. Even the entrance to the airport has a dedicated taxi counter where you can book your ride to the city.

By Airport Rail Link

One of the best ways to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport opened in 2010 after much delay but has since managed to receive good passenger traffic. Called the Airport Rail Link (ARL), the rail is operated by SRTET which is a subsidiary of the State Railway of Thailand. The long 28.6 km gauge line runs at an elevation for most of its length. The link directly connects to the passenger terminal building off the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. The rail services start at 6:00 in the morning till 24:00. There are two interchange stations called Phaya Thai and Makkasan which run on different lines, also available. The future plans to expand the airport is also in talks where the Airport Rail Link plans to merge and complement the SRT Red Line commuter service. This way, you wouldn't need to change the metro links to reach the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.