China Southern Airlines to launch New Airbus A330 and Flat-Bed Premium Business Class Seats on Australia – China Route

China Southern Airlines is to offer a brand new standard of service on its flights between China and Australia from next month, with the introduction of its new Airbus A330-200 aircraft and cocoon-style flat bed seats in Premium Business Class.

The airline will progressively introduce the 264-seat, dual-class A330s on its Melbourne-Sydney-Guangzhou and Sydney-Guangzhou routes, as part of a continuing programme 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. which has won four prestigious design awards and was a nominee for Flight International's 2004 Aerospace Industry Award.

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

• An ergonomically-designed fixed privacy shell which transforms into a flat bed, 1.9 metres 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.

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