Articles tagged “china southern”

Until recently, Cathay Pacific was the only carrier that American Airlines frequent flyers could use to travel into China with frequent flyer benefits. A new partnership with China Southern will extend that reach significantly.

American's loyalty members may no longer have to worry about the mixed messages coming from China Southern and its plans to join the Oneworld Alliance. With a new partnership, frequent flyers on both carriers will now be able to reap benefits — with or without China Southern playing a role in Oneworld.

There's much to expect from Oneworld in its 20th year of service, but partners joining with Connect status may be the most interesting development to watch for.

Air China is its country’s clear profit champion. But as a new airport soon opens in its home city, its challenges are many.

Delta frequent flyers are about to lose a SkyTeam partner in China, which means fewer miles and codeshare benefits. Those who fly American Airlines and other Oneworld partners, however, may soon gain one.

China Southern Airlines is buying 30 Boeing 737 Next Generation jets and 50 737 Max aircraft to keep up with rising demand from China's rapidly expanding middle class.

Open Skies agreements also have a good side for U.S. airlines. The side over the Pacific is particularly attractive.