China Southern Airlines, one of the world’s largest carriers, plans to commence flights between its hub in Guangzhou and Belgrade by the end of this year, according to Guangzhou Airport.
The announcement came during the Guangzhou Aviation Hub High-Quality Development Conference. China Southern Airlines will operate two weekly flights between the Chinese megacity and Belgrade, while Air Serbia will begin flying once a week on the same route, as reported by Ex-Yu Aviation News. Both airlines are set to start their flights by the year’s end, according to the Chinese airport. This week, Air Serbia and China Southern Airlines held talks in Guangzhou, with the Serbian carrier also attending the Development Conference.
Established in 1988, China Southern Airlines is the largest carrier in the country. Based in Guangzhou, it manages an extensive network of domestic and international routes. The airline boasts a modern fleet of over 650 aircraft, making it one of the largest in Asia and globally. It connects major global destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand and operates a network of over 250 destinations.