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China Southern Airlines Introduces New Airbus A330 to Sydney; New Flat-Bed Premium Business Class Seats on Australia-China Route

Posted on: Thursday, 20 October 2005, 12:00 CDT

China Southern Airlines (NYSE:ZNH) (HKSE:1055) (SHA:600029) -- www.cs-air.com/en -- with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People's Republic of China, will offer a brand new standard of service on Australia-China flights from next month, with the introduction of new Airbus A330-200 aircraft and cocoon-style flat bed seats in Premium Business Class.

The airline progressively will introduce the 264-seat, dual-class A330s on its Melbourne-Sydney-Guangzhou and Sydney-Guangzhou routes, as part of a continuing program of improvement throughout its network.

With the Airbus A330, China Southern also will debut in Australia the new-look Premium Business Class, with 24 Minipod flat bed seats from B/E Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq:BEAV) which has won four prestigious design awards and was a nominee for Flight International's 2004 Aerospace Industry Award.

China Southern had previously used its new A330 aircraft only on its Hong Kong-Guangzhou-Beijing route and this new service is the first time the airline has used the aircraft outside of China.

From November 1, the airline will introduce the 264-seat, dual-class A330s on its Melbourne-Sydney-Guangzhou and Sydney-Guangzhou routes.

"Clearly setting the standard in Business Class service in China and throughout Asia, China Southern has put the emphasis on Premium," said Mr. Li Kun, COO, China Southern Airlines.

"Our new Minipod seats offer all of the key design features that our Premium Business Class customer expects of China's largest and best airline," said Mr. Li, adding that "consistent with our reputation as China's most innovative airline, we are the first carrier in the People's Republic to offer flat-bed seating."

China Southern Airlines' all-new Premium Business Class seats feature:

-- An ergonomically-designed fixed privacy shell which transforms into an eight degree flat bed, 1.9 meters long. The entire seat translates forward and widens in one swift motion, offering a private fixed living space for each passenger;

-- Independent rotating leg rest adjustments, which provides support to lower legs and calves;

-- Electrically-operated foot rest extension and bottom cushion extension which lengthen and shorten;

-- Fully adjustable, automatic lumbar massage function;

-- Multi-functional telephone and video control unit, which operates a 10.4 inch LCD tilting viewing screen and on-board music channels;

-- Easily accessible AC power plugs for laptops and CD players. No adaptors are needed;

-- A private storage area and hip recess for added personal convenience;

-- 58 inches of pitch between shell pods;

-- An individual directional LED reading light with full intermediate dimming; and

-- A pull-out privacy divider separating each passenger.

The largest airline in The People's Republic of China for the past 26 years, China Southern Airlines -- www.cs-air.com/en -- connects more than 80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations served in China include: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong, Kunming, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan, as well as international service, including: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Islamabad, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Moscow, Osaka, Paris, Penang, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

For China Southern Airlines reservations and information, please contact your local travel agent.

Source: Business Wire

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