At long last China Southern confirms Perth

Chinese carrier, China Southern Airlines announced yesterday 5th August its intentions to commence services from mainland China to Perth to commence from 1st November. The airline has indicated that its choice of aircraft to fly the new route would by operated by there Airbus A330-343E aircraft.

China Southern operates a fleet of 8 A330-343E's registered B-6086, 6087, 6098, 6111, 6112, 6135, 6500,6501;

The three times weekly flights will arrive from Beijing via Guanghou on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 06.20hrs as flight CZ319, then depart the following Wednesday, Friday, Sunday at 09.30hrs as flight CZ320 returning as same.

The new service will be the first direct service from mainland China (ZBNY) via Guanghou(ZGGG) to Perth (YPPH).