China Southern Airlines Announces New Instant FFP Upgrade; New Upgrade Program Available On USA/China Route

China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH) (HKSE: 1055), the largest airline in The People's Republic of China, is pleased to announce that all members of its Sky Pearl Club Frequent Flyer Program can instantly upgrade - through December 31, 2001 - from Economy to PremiumEconomy on its Los Angeles/Guangzhou non-stop Boeing 777 route.

Starting immediately, China Southern Airlines' Sky Pearl Club can upgrade (upon availability) - either at each airport or from the China Southern Airlines' Ticket Office in Guangzhou or Los Angeles for 30,000 km or six FFP mileage vouchers at 5,000km each.

"Sky Pearl Club members, ticketed in discounted Economy Classes (H, M, G, Q, and V) can upgrade free to W class in this new program. The Sky Pearl Club is the fastest growing FFP program in all of China with more than ½ Million members," said Mr. Wei Jia Liao, General Manager, China Southern Airlines.

China Southern Airlines' PremiumEconomy service has one of the most comfortable and widest economy seating in the industry with a 40" seat pitch and increased aisle space, including headrests with cushioned side wings for more privacy and comfort. Every PremiumEconomy seat has its own personal video screen offering the latest Hollywood and Chinese feature films, Classic '50's movies, Discovery, BBC TV and V-TV.

Additionally, Premium Economy offers exceptional dining on fine china on white linen with a selection of gourmet entrees.

Transpacific passengers can also choose to earn mileage on Delta Air Lines' SkyMiles program. For additional information and reservations for China Southern Airlines' PremiumEconomy service, please call - toll free - 1-888-338-8988

The largest airline in The People's Republic of China for the past 21 years, China Southern Airlines connects more than 80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations served in China include: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Guilin, Hong Kong, Kunming, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan and as well as international service, including: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Fukuoka, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Osaka, Penang, Phnom Penh, Seoul, Singapore and Sydney.