China Southern Airlines begins operations at Xi’an Xianyang T5

The inauguration ceremony for China Southern Airlines' entry into Terminal 5 at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport was held on Thursday in the JK area on the terminal’s third floor.

The event highlights China Southern Airlines’ high expectations for Xi’an’s aviation market and its growing confidence in developing operations in the city. Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi province in Northwest China, is also the starting point of the ancient Silk Road that connected China and Europe over 2,000 years ago.

Li Miansong, service director of China Southern Airlines Group, delivers a speech, highlighting that terminal blends modern technology with historical culture, showcases regional characteristics, and offers passengers with a more convenient and comfortable experience.

He also noted that Shaanxi, as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, an important base for China's opening to the West, and a key hub in the Belt and Road Initiative, enjoys unparalleled geographical advantages.

Li stated that China Southern Airlines will leverage its move into Terminal 5 to streamline its route network, boost operational efficiency, and deliver more precise, effective services that better meet passengers’ diverse needs and enhance overall satisfaction with civil aviation.

Tang Tao, deputy general manager of China West Airport Group, extended warm congratulations on China Southern Airlines' entry. He emphasized that China Southern is China’s largest airline in terms of fleet size, route network, and annual passenger volume, and a highly trusted strategic partner of China West Airport Group. The two sides have achieved significant cooperation in areas such as route development, capacity allocation, and service coordination.

With the strategic cooperation between the Xi'an Municipal Government and China Southern Airlines Group moving into implementation, China Southern Airlines has launched routes to key cities in three Central Asian countries along the Belt and Road, providing strong support for the development of the Xi’an international aviation hub.

Tang added that the two sides will further deepen cooperation in areas such as aviation express services, through flights, and the development of the “Air Silk Road”, jointly building a win-win airline–airport partnership that sets a benchmark for the industry.

China Southern Airlines said it will leverage new capacity from the Phase III expansion of Xi’an Xianyang International Airport, supported by its dual hubs in Guangzhou and Beijing Daxing, to strengthen express line construction, improve connectivity on major air corridors, and continuously enhance its radiation role in regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative.

China Southern Airlines will continue to enhance its services, offering passengers a more comfortable and convenient experience, while supporting the high-quality development of Northwest civil aviation and the growth of Xi’an as an international aviation hub.