China Southern Launches 15-Minute Smart Boarding Service on Guangzhou-Beijing Daxing Round-Trip Route

(July 8, 2025, Guangzhou) China Southern launched an Instant Boarding service on its Guangzhou-Beijing Daxing round-trip route on July 8. The service eliminates traditional check-in counter deadlines, allowing passengers to complete security checks and reach the boarding gate as late as 15 minutes prior to the scheduled takeoff time.

The new service, designed to meet passenger needs, leverages smart technology and operational upgrades to break from the industry norm of finishing check-in 30–40 minutes before departure and reduces the limitations of conventional check-in cut-off time on changing flights. It offers greater convenience for last-minute travelers, frequent business flyers, and passengers who catch morning/evening flights, enabling them to adjust their schedules with higher flexibility.

The Instant Boarding service is an upgrade from the China Southern Air Shuttle service, offering classic benefits such as priority check-in counters, dedicated security lanes, and expedited baggage claim. Passengers can enjoy a hassle-free experience from the terminal entry to the boarding gate.

Notably, for passengers with checked baggage, the check-in deadline for this route remains 30 minutes before departure. If passengers arrive later than the deadline, China Southern will arrange for the baggage to be transported on a subsequent flight, or passengers can opt for the paid "Baggage to Home" service as guided by on-site staff to have their luggage directly delivered to home.

China Southern advises passengers with special needs, including passengers in wheelchairs, individuals with limited mobility, first-time flyers, unaccompanied children, the pregnant, and passengers traveling with infants or children, to allow ample time for travel. A dedicated service area is available to enhance their experience and minimize wait time.

Over recent years, China Southern continuously embraces the principle of "civil aviation for the people", prioritizing safety and customers. As a central state-owned enterprise, it actively fulfills its social responsibilities and continues to enhance its "China Southern Air Shuttle" service. In collaboration with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China Southern has pioneered a 30-minute cut-off time for all its 14 "China Southern Air Shuttle" domestic routes departing from Guangzhou. This initiative, at a hub airport serving tens of millions of passengers, improves the service quality of express routes, benefits more passengers, and stimulates consumption.

Additionally, China Southern has set up special service areas at its Guangzhou hub for those with special needs or travelling with pets. It has also introduced customized services such as "Unaccompanied Children", "Baggage to Home", "Pets on Board", and "Pets in the Cabin". China Southern is dedicated to providing friendly and meticulous services throughout the journey and ensuring a joyful flying experience for all passengers.

In the future, China Southern plans to accelerate the implementation of the express boarding service on more routes based on the success of the Guangzhou-Beijing Daxing round-trip route, providing passengers with greater scheduling flexibility, more comfortable experience and freer journey.