China Southern Airlines adds new fleet of ERJ145 commuter aircraft

Emerging Markets Economy, Jul 6, 2004

China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in China, announced that the new fleet of ERJ145 commuter aircraft will be added to its Guangzhou Baiyun Airport base starting from July, offering passengers with new commuter routes and services.

"The newly delivered commuter aircraft will serve more than ten routes including Guangzhou-outbound services to Beihai, Changzhi, Luoyang, Nantong, Yichang and Zhanjiang," said Mr. Li Kun, Vice President, China Southern Airlines. In total, China Southern will receive six new ERJ145 aircraft by January 2005.

China Southern Airlines' new ERJ145 aircraft are in a 50-seat configuration. Passengers flying such a commuter jet will pay for only RMB10 airport tax ... saving RMB80 for one domestic round trip compared with standard route services.

After the New Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is in operation, China Southern Airlines will create a special commuter check-in counter to handle checked luggage, offering passengers a fast track boarding process. China Southern will also work with local airports to allow passengers to pick-up their luggage immediately upon disembarking.