China Southern Aims for U.S. Growth

China Southern Airlines is expanding its international reach, focusing on increasing flights to the US. The airline plans to utilize 40% of the slots at a new airport in South Beijing, opening in 2019, to enhance its routes to Europe and the US. A strategic partnership with American Airlines, which holds a 2.7% stake in China Southern, is expected to deepen. The competitive landscape includes China Eastern's partnership with Delta Airlines and investments in Air France KLM. The new Beijing airport, costing $12.9 billion, will accommodate up to 100 million passengers, providing significant opportunities for China Southern and China Eastern, challenging existing hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong.

What is the primary focus of China Southern's expansion strategy?

• Increasing flights to Europe

• Expanding routes to the US

• Building a new airport in Guangzhou

• Partnering with Delta Airlines

How is China Southern strengthening its market presence in the US?

• By acquiring a stake in Delta Airlines

• Through a partnership with American Airlines

• By building a new airport in New York

• By increasing flights to Southeast Asia

Which airline is China Southern's main competitor in the region?

• Air China

• Cathay Pacific

• Singapore Airlines

• China Eastern

What is the expected capacity of the new airport in South Beijing?

• 100 million passengers

• 75 million passengers

• 150 million passengers

• 50 million passengers

Which cities are expected to face competition from the new Beijing airport as a hub?

• Tokyo and Seoul

• Singapore and Hong Kong

• Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur

• Jakarta and Manila