China Southern is the first Chinese airline to operate the B787.
The carrier took delivery of its first Dreamliner on June 2 this year, shortly after the Chinese government approved the aircraft's use in May (see here).
It inaugurated the B787 on the Guangzhou to Beijing route on June 7, and Guangzhou to Shanghai on July 8.
The airline has two Dreamliners in its fleet, with eight more scheduled to arrive gradually in two years' time.
The B787 operates 14 times a week on both the Beijing and Shanghai routes. In October, the A330-200 currently used on the London and Auckland routes will be replaced by the state-of-the-art aircraft (see here).
The Dreamliner has four first class seats in 1-2-1 configuration; 24 business class seats in 2-2-2 configuration; and 200 economy class seats in 3-3-3 configuration, making a total of 228.
FIRST CLASS
Seat dimensions
Seat width: 26 inches (67cm)
Seat length: 78 inches (198cm)
Seat pitch: 84 inches (213cm)
Seat recline: 180 degree
Amenities
The seat has a built-in electronic massage function. The oval back divider provides passengers personal privacy. It also has an in-flight power outlet, USB port, satellite phones, adjustable built-in seat reading lamp, private luggage bin, noise-cancelling earphones and a 17-inch personal TV.
BUSINESS CLASS
Seat dimensions
Seat width: 20 inches (51cm)
Seat length: 74 inches (188cm)
Seat pitch: 84 inches (213cm)
Seat recline: 180 degree
Amenities
The seat features an adjustable built-in seat reading lamp, beverage stand, magazine shelf and shoe stowage. It is also equipped with a USB port and a 15” personal TV.
ECONOMY CLASS
Seat dimensions
Seat width: 17.2 inches (44cm)
Seat pitch: 31 inches-33 inches (79cm-84cm)
Seat recline: 6 inches (15cm)
Amenities
The head rest is designed to be movable in four directions – up, down, left and right – to allow more flexibility. Each seat has a 9” personal TV screen.
For more information, visit www.csair.com/en
Valerian Ho
