China Southern Airlines said Tuesday that it had launched a program of airport lounge-sharing with American Airlines starting from August.

 

中国南方航空周二宣布，自八月起该公司与美利坚航空公司启动一项机场候机厅共享计划。

 

Both airlines will provide their self-managed lounges to the other side's premium¹ (first- and business-class) passengers and frequent fliers with elite² status, China Southern said, adding that the move is aimed at providing better service for air passengers.

 

According to their memorandum³ of understanding, the eligible⁴ passengers of China Southern can receive services of 50 Admirals Clubs of American Airlines in 34 airports worldwide.

 

Likewise, the eligible passengers of American Airlines will be able to use 38 Pear VIP Lounges of China Southern at 23 airports around China.

 

Headquartered in Guangzhou, China Southern has a fleet of 840 aircraft, the largest in Asia and third largest worldwide. In 2018, it served 139 million air passengers.

 

This flight season, it links China with more than 70 overseas destinations with over 160 international routes.

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