China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd. - the newest member of the worldwide SkyTeam airline alliance - is a main air transportation business of China Southern Air Holding Company.

         With flight operations based at Guangzhou’s brand-new, award-winning Baiyun International Airport, China Southern Airlines’ company logo can be seen around the globe with a brilliant red kapok delicately adoring a blue vertical tail fin.

         China Southern Airlines has 14 branches located throughout China , including:

• Beijing
• Dalian
• Guangxi
• Hainan
• Henan
• Hubei
• Hunan
• Heilongjiang
• Jilin
• Northern
• Shenzhen
• Xinjiang
• Taiwan and
• Zhuhai Helicopter Company

         Five holding subsidiaries are located in:

• Chongqing
• Guizhou
• Shantou
• Xiamen and
• Zhuhai with two bases in Shanghai & Xi’an and 18 domestic sales and
• ticket offices located throughout China , including Chendu, Hangzhou and Nanjing.

         As China ’s largest airline, China Southern Airlines has 53 International offices located in major metropolitan markets around the world, including:

• Amsterdam
• Brisbane
• Dubai
• Lagos
• London
• Los Angeles
• New York
• Paris
• Singapore
• Seoul
• Sydney
• Tokyo and
• Vancouver

         China Southern Airlines operates the largest and most technologically advanced airline fleet … as well as the most extensive domestic air network in The People’s Republic of China.

         Currently, China Southern Airlines operated 420 modern Boeing 777, 747, 757, 737 and Airbus A330, 321, 320, 319 and 300 jet aircrafts that is ranked NO .6 in the world serving destinations to 898 cities in 169 countries … forming an extensive network with Guangzhou and Beijing as its hubs, covering all of China, radiating throughout Asia and linking Europe, America, Australia & Africa with convenient connections to all main cities in the world via close cooperation with all the SkyTeam member airlines.

         In 2009, China Southern Airlines carried 66.28 Million passengers and is the 3rd largest airline in the world and 1st in Asia.

          China Southern has been ranked as the largest airline in China for 32 consecutive years and is the only carrier in mainland China in the world’s Top 10 passenger airlines.

         As December 31st , 2010 - China Southern Airlines has accumulated 771.1 million safe flight hours ,recorded 199consecutive months of safe flight operations and carried over 600 million passengers, breaking the record of safe operation in Chinese civil aviation industry.On July 16, 2008, China Southern Airlines was honored with the Five-Star Flight Safety Award by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the most prestigious award for safe flight operations in the Chinese aviation industry.

         China Southern Airlines is the only Chinese carrier that has the longest safety record and has earned its top leadership position in the global aviation industry. The airline owns and operates its own independent pilot training centers for pilots and flight attendants. China Southern Airlines, with 3332 comprehensively trained and experienced pilots, is the only Chinese carrier that has the independent capability of “building its pilots from the ground up” as it trains young aviators at its Western Australia Flying College in Perth, Australia … then moves these graduates to advanced cadet training at its Zhuhai Flight Training Center, a joint venture with Montreal-based CAE Inc.

         China Southern Airlines enjoys a strong aircraft maintenance capability through its joint-venture company GAMECO - Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Co., Ltd. - the largest aircraft maintenance hanger in Asia and via its MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Co., Ltd. - in partnership with the German MTU - the biggest aero engine overhaul facility with the highest level in maintenance in mainland China .

         Additionally, China Southern Airlines has earned two second prizes in the National Science & Technology Progress Award, one for its System Operations Control Center and the other for its Engine Performance Monitoring System.

         In 1995, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2007, China Southern Airlines was honored by the CAAC with the “Golden Roc Cup” - the highest-level annual award in the Chinese aviation industry.

         China Southern Airlines is committed to putting the customer first and dedicated to exceeding its customers’ expectations by offering reliable, on-time and convenient quality customer service.

         China Southern Airlines attaches key importance to its branded products strategy, offering a host of reliable and convenient on-time services. The airline currently has the largest frequent flyer program in China - The Sky Pearl Club - with more than 8 Million members who enjoy free flights and flight upgrades.

         China Southern Airlines is the first airline in China to own and operate its own terminals -Terminal One at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport and Terminal Three at Urumqi Diwobao International Airport.

         China Southern Airlines is the aviation marketing leader in China and is renowned for its numerous branded services such as The Sky Pearl Club; First & Business Class VIP Lounges Ground Service; China Southern Connections Service and “ 95539” Customer Service & Call Center Hot Line.

         China Southern Airlines has been named the “Best Airline in China ” by several international organizations and was honored with the “Five Star Diamond Award” by The American Academy of the Hospitality Sciences in January 2004.

         China Southern Airlines continues to develop at a brisk pace. In 1997, China Southern Airlines debuted on both the New York and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges and in 2003 the airline was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

         China Southern Airlines has successively merged with, took over shareholding stocks and joined the equity in numerous Chinese carriers.

         China Southern Airlines led the Chinese aviation industry in introducing the Boeing 737, 757, 777, Airbus A330 to the Chinese marketplace; the first Chinese carrier to introduce its own Computer Reservation System and Internet e-ticketing; the first to introduce its own Revenue Management, System Operations Control, Finance Management, Human Resources, Cargo and Office Automation Systems; established the largest air cargo station in mainland China (and the third largest in the world) as well as operating the largest air catering center in China.

         In January 2005, China Southern Airlines inked a pact with Airbus for five A380 superjumbo aircraft.

         In August 2005, China Southern Airlines signed an agreement for 10, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners - the largest purchaser of this type of aircraft in China .

         In 2006, China Southern Airlines placed an order for six Boeing 777 freighters, striding forward a brand new step in its cargo development.

         From January 1, 2007, China Southern Airlines began enhancing its route, service, sales and marketing network as it continues to transform into an international network-oriented airline.

         On November 15, 2007, China Southern officially joined the SkyTeam aviation alliance, becoming the first domestic airline joining a global airline alliance and another bold step forward for Chinese civil aviation.

         On October 28, 2008, China Southern Air Holding Company signed a strategic agreement with the government of Liaoning Province; raised RMB10 Billion Yuan participating in the equity of the Liaoning Airport Group.

         On January 15, 2009, China Southern Airlines opened a new representative office in Taipei; the first mainland carrier approved to open representative office in Taiwan by the Taiwan local management. China Southern continues to make continuous contributions to boosting air transport links and expanding economic and cultural exchanges between people across the Taiwan Straits.

         China Southern Airlines has received numerous honors, including:

• In 1995, 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2007 China Southern Airlines was honored the “Golden Roc Cup” - the most prestigious safe flight operation award in the Chinese aviation industry.
• In 2002, China Southern Airlines was ranked #13 among the Top 100 listed Chinese enterprises by Fortune Magazine.
• In 2002, China Southern Airlines was named one of the Top 10 emerging Chinese third party logistics enterprises by The China Shipping Gazette.
• In 2002, China Southern Airlines’ “Operation Target Management” Program was honored the second prize in the 9th China National Enterprise Management Modernization Innovation Achievements.
• In 2003, China Southern Airlines was ranked 9th among the top 500 Chinese informationisation enterprises and was honored the “Best Informationisation Efficiency Award”.
• In both 2002 and 2004, China Southern Airlines was named as the “Best China Airline” by TTG Asia Travel Magazine.
• In 2004, China Southern Airlines’ System Operations Control System was honored with second prize in the “National Science & Technology Progress Award”.
• January 2004 - China Southern Airlines was honored with the Five Star Diamond Award by The American Academy of the Hospitality Sciences.
• April 2005 - China Southern Airlines was named the “Best Air Cargo in China ” during the 1st Annual Cargonews China Awards.
• December 31, 2006 - China Southern Airlines Xinjiang Company (former Xinjiang Airlines) successfully completed 52 consecutive years of safe flight operations - setting a new record for safe flight operations in China ’s aviation industry.
• In 2006, China Southern Airlines was honored the Three-Star Flight Safety Award by the CAAC - the most prestigious award for safe flight operations in the Chinese aviation industry.
• May 20, 2007 - China Southern Airlines was presented the Four-Star Flight Safety Award by the CAAC for safe flight operations in China ’s aviation industry.
• September 8, 2007 - Xinhua awarded China Southern Airlines with the Outstanding Contribution to Society Award at a forum on Social Responsibility and Harmonious Society 2007.
• January 2008 - China Southern Airlines was named the CCTV China Annual Best Employer 2007.
• April 10, 2008 - China Southern Airlines was named as the “Best Business Class Airline in China ” by TTG China Magazine.
• July 16, 2008 - China Southern Airlines was presented with the Five-Star Flight Safety Award by the CAAC; becoming the only Chinese carrier maintaining the longest safety record.
• On January 22, 2009 - China Southern Airlines was honored with the Consumer Satisfied High Quality Award in a passenger evaluation conducted by the CAAC.
• April 2009-China Southern Airlines was named as the “Best China Airline” by Skytrax.
• April 2009-China Southern Airlines was named as the “The Preferred Airline for Domestic Flights” by Fashion Travel Magazine.
• April 2009-China Southern Airlines was ranked 11st among the top 500 Chinese informationisation enterprises and was NO.1 among Chinese airlines.
• April 2009-China Southern Airlines was named as the “Best Business Class Airline in China ” by TTG China Magazine and it was the fourth that China Southern Airlines won the TTG Travel Awards.
• April 2010-China Southern Airlines was named as the “Best Business Class Airline in China ” by TTG China Magazine and it was the fifth that China Southern Airlines won the TTG Travel Awards.
• January 2011,China Southern Airlines earned Four-Star status from SKYTRAX the world’s most prestigious airline performance evaluation organization. With this ranking, China Southern is today the world’s largest four star-ranked airline.