One of the world's largest airlines, China Southern Airlines has announced plans to start flying a three times weekly service between its base in Guangzhou to London Heathrow. The new service will start from 06 June 2012 using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. China Southern is part of the prestigious Skyteam alliance and is currently sixth in the league table of global airlines ranked by the number of passengers carried.
China Southern will be operating a three class service on the route with Business, Premium Economy and economy options. Passengers will be entitled to the free baggage allowance as follows: three check-in pieces of baggage for business class; two check-in pieces of baggage for premium economy class; one check-in piece of baggage for economy class.
Guangzhou is the third largest city in China and southern China's largest city with a population of more than 13 million. The city is served by Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport named after nearby Mount Baiyun and was opened in 2004, it is approximately 28 kilometres from the centre of Guangzhou. Alternative Airlines have a special relationship with China Southern Airlines providing competitive fares for flights to, from and within China.
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