Flying to Oz on China Southern
Jan 6, 2013, 11:44 am
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Flying to Oz on China Southern
I'm hoping to plan a trip to Australia this summer from the UK (NCL to MEL and SYD). I want to treat myself by flying Biz.
Checking various websites gave me some options on China Southern via Guangzhou.
Anyone got any experience on these routes ? What are China Southern like ? How easy is it to connect in Guangzhou ?
Will I earn FB points - even if I book flights via China Southern ?
Checking various websites gave me some options on China Southern via Guangzhou.
Anyone got any experience on these routes ? What are China Southern like ? How easy is it to connect in Guangzhou ?
Will I earn FB points - even if I book flights via China Southern ?
Jan 6, 2013, 12:14 pm
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I may be wrong but I believe that all paid business class buckets are eligible. You are right that it wouldn't be the case with some (quite a few) economy buckets though.
It is also worth checking that the flights you would take are not excluded (see FB partner pages). For example, on CI (China Airlines), I know that AMS-TPE is not eligible for accrual, not sure if similar restrictions exist on CZ.
Finally, service wise, the new CZ A380 are supposed to be excellent in J if that is an option on your routings. The other aircrafts not as good, but you will find multiple reports and discussion in the 'other Asian airlines' thread on FT.
It is also worth checking that the flights you would take are not excluded (see FB partner pages). For example, on CI (China Airlines), I know that AMS-TPE is not eligible for accrual, not sure if similar restrictions exist on CZ.
Finally, service wise, the new CZ A380 are supposed to be excellent in J if that is an option on your routings. The other aircrafts not as good, but you will find multiple reports and discussion in the 'other Asian airlines' thread on FT.
Jan 6, 2013, 3:52 pm
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Jan 6, 2013, 11:17 pm
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All Chinese airlines are investing heavily on new Biz seats for their longhaul (LH) aircraft. CZ A380 is supposed to be excellent. But you have to check carefullywhich aircraft is used. Service is often below-par (but improving on LH) but for such long flights between Europe and OZ, having a flat bed makes a huge difference. You might consider a transit on a chinese airline via Beijing or Shanghai as you can now have a 72hrs stopover without visa.
Jan 7, 2013, 2:40 am
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I did UK- AMS then onto China Southern to Guangzho last year in Biz.
Service was not what you'd expect from a Western airline, it was OK, but just OK. All the crew wanted to do was get the food served, and get the lights off, mid afternoon from memory, and then it was a help yourself option for food and drinks set up at the front of the cabin.
Would I use it again ? Only if it was VERY cheap.
Service was not what you'd expect from a Western airline, it was OK, but just OK. All the crew wanted to do was get the food served, and get the lights off, mid afternoon from memory, and then it was a help yourself option for food and drinks set up at the front of the cabin.
Would I use it again ? Only if it was VERY cheap.
Jan 7, 2013, 10:57 am
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I did UK- AMS then onto China Southern to Guangzho last year in Biz.
Service was not what you'd expect from a Western airline, it was OK, but just OK. All the crew wanted to do was get the food served, and get the lights off, mid afternoon from memory, and then it was a help yourself option for food and drinks set up at the front of the cabin.
Would I use it again ? Only if it was VERY cheap.
Service was not what you'd expect from a Western airline, it was OK, but just OK. All the crew wanted to do was get the food served, and get the lights off, mid afternoon from memory, and then it was a help yourself option for food and drinks set up at the front of the cabin.
Would I use it again ? Only if it was VERY cheap.