China Southern Airlines offers early-bird discounts on 10 mainland routes starting from just 8,750 yuan for Guilin

▲ China Southern Airlines offers early-bird discounts for direct flights to the mainland. (Photo / Provided by China Southern Airlines)

By Chen Ruizhong / Comprehensive Report

To prepare for the upcoming summer travel peak, China Southern Airlines will increase domestic and international flights by over 6,300 between July and September, bringing the estimated total to 180,000 flights, transporting 23.3 million passengers. Additionally, the airline has launched early-bird discounted fares for direct flights from Taiwan to the mainland, with the lowest price of 8,750 yuan for Guilin if booked 45 days in advance.

China Southern Airlines stated that this early-bird discount covers 10 destinations including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Changsha, Nanning, as well as Guilin, Guiyang, Zhengzhou, Changchun, Harbin, and Shenyang. Different discount offers are available for those who book at least 30 days in advance.

In addition, for long-haul routes to the Americas, China Southern Airlines launched eight new weekly non-stop flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco on June 22. Flights from Guangzhou to Los Angeles and New York have also been increased to 22 and 20 flights per week respectively, bringing the total to 70 weekly flights when combined with the Vancouver route. A new non-stop route from Guangzhou to Nairobi will also be launched in early August to facilitate travel to Africa. Meanwhile, 5,700 additional domestic flights within mainland China have also been added. During the summer vacation period, China Southern Airlines will also introduce special services such as “ kapok child flights,” “heartfelt support,” and “four priority care” to assist children, seniors, and other passengers with special needs, providing more comprehensive service.