How to Book Travel on China Southern Airlines

The city of Shanghai is not only the largest city in China, but it's also one of the largest cities in the world. It boasts a population of almost 10 million. This "City on the Sea" possesses an ambiance of Chinese culture woven with international influence and modern style. Travel to the busy seaport of Shanghai via China Southern Airlines for a chance to experience an original China coast municipality. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Credit card
• Valid visa and passport
• Computer with Internet access
• Telephone with long distance service

Book Air Travel on China Southern Airlines

1. Book your tickets on China Southern Airlines by visiting their Web site (see Resources below). You can also contact them directly by calling 011 ([phone], Ext. 810.

2. Register as a first-time user on the China Southern Airlines Web site before booking your travel reservations.

3. Check the flight information for which Shanghai Airport you'll fly into. Most China Southern Airline flights go to the Pudong International Airport.

4. Be prepared to call China Southern Airlines directly to confirm your travel reservations. Not all of their flights are accessible through their Web site booking system.

5. Reserve passenger and cargo travel on China Southern Airlines using a valid credit card for payment.

6. Know that domestic passenger tickets aboard China Southen Airlines are reasonably priced. More expensive are international flights and cargo travel.

Fly With China Southern Airlines

7. Contact the China Southern Airlines hot line from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

8. Feel free to email China Southern Airlines at [e-mail] to request information or to make reservations.

9. Arrive at the airport e-business service counter to complete your check-in at least 90 minutes prior to flight departure.

10. Join the Sky Pearl Club, the Airlines' frequent flyer program, for discounts in 80 cities around the globe. As a member, you can get special rates on top name hotel and car rental accommodations.

Tips & Warnings

• Online booking allows you to control all of the parameters of your trip, while also giving you access to exclusive online deals.
• Know that the China Southern Airline gives you 15 minutes to complete your transaction before resetting.
• Keep all of your receipts, especially those for jewelry, gold and medicinal items. Customs officials will want to view these documents before leaving China.
• Check the date of your purchased antiques. If it's dated before 1795, they cannot legally leave the country.