China Southern Airlines has opened reservations for its inaugural flights using Comac C919 aircraft.
The airline received its first C919 on Aug. 28 during a joint ceremony with Air China, signifying the introduction of the domestically developed aircraft to all three state-owned Chinese carriers.
According to OAG Schedules Analyser data, China Southern plans to operate its initial C919 flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The daily service is set to commence on Sept. 19.
The airline already serves the 730-mi. (634-nm) sector up to nine times per day using a mix of Airbus A321neos, A330s, A350-900s, Boeing 737-8s, 777-300s, 787-8s and 787-9s. Up to three flights per day are also offered between Guangzhou and Shanghai Pudong International Airport…
