GUANGZHOU, China (BUSINESS WIRE) - China Southern Airlines (NYSE:ZNH) (HKSE:1055), the largest airline in The People's Republic of China, is offering a special "Buddy Bonus" frequent-flyer promotion beginning Aug. 1.
Current members of China Southern Airlines' Sky Pearl Club Frequent Flyer Club can receive a special "Buddy Bonus" award of 5,000 km.

"By simply enrolling your friends in China Southern Airlines' exciting new Sky Pearl Club, the fastest-growing frequent-flyer program in China, you can earn a one-time free bonus of 5,000 km," said Zhiqing Yan, president, China Southern Airlines.

This special, limited-time offer is good from Aug. 1 through Dec. 31, 1999. Current Sky Pearl Club members simply put their Sky Pearl Club number (or available bar code) on their friend's enrollment form (on the upper right corner) and mail it back.

According to Yan: "When your friend's mileage builds up to 20,000 km, a special free 5,000-km bonus will be posted into your account. Friends helping friends at the Sky Pearl Club -- that's what buddies are all about."

For more information regarding this limited-time promotion in China, phone 8620-866-78815; in the United States, phone China Southern Airlines at 888/338-8988.

Ranked No. 1 in passengers carried in China for the past 20 years, China Southern Airlines connects more than 80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations served in China include Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Guilin and Kunming; international service includes Amsterdam, Netherlands; Bangkok, Thailand; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Los Angeles; Osaka, Japan; and Singapore.