Zhong Guo Min Hang Wang·2025-08-28 05:20Core Points - China Southern Airlines (CSA) has launched the "Instant Boarding" service on the Shanghai Hongqiao-Guangzhou route, following its pilot implementation on the Guangzhou-Beijing Daxing route [1][5] - The service eliminates the previous check-in cut-off time of 30 minutes before flight departure for passengers without checked luggage, allowing them to complete security checks and reach the boarding gate up to 15 minutes before the scheduled departure [1][5] - The Shanghai Hongqiao-Guangzhou route operates 10 round trips daily, all of which will implement the "Instant Boarding" service [5] Service Details - CSA aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waiting times for passengers by optimizing key processes such as check-in and baggage sorting [5] - The service is designed to cater to business travelers, who make up a significant portion of passengers on this route, and will be expanded to more routes in the future [5] - The "Instant Boarding" service is an upgrade from CSA's "Fast Line" service, with dedicated check-in counters set up at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport [5] Limitations - The "Instant Boarding" service is not available for passengers requiring checked baggage, who must still adhere to the 30-minute cut-off time for baggage [6]