Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-12-08 11:59Core Viewpoint - China Southern Airlines (CSA) has signed a code-sharing agreement with Virgin Australia Airlines, which will enhance CSA's route network coverage in Oceania [2] Group 1: Code-Sharing Agreement - The code-sharing cooperation is set to officially launch in early 2026 [2] - Passengers traveling on CSA flights to major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Darwin will have efficient connections to Virgin Australia's network, reaching 17 popular destinations in Australia, New Zealand, and Vanuatu [2] Group 2: Route Network Expansion - The route coverage includes not only major commercial cities like Newcastle, Townsville, and Mackay but also well-known tourist destinations such as the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, and Queenstown, as well as Vanuatu's Port Vila [2] - CSA currently operates seven main routes between Guangzhou and cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, and Shenzhen to Sydney, with a peak weekly flight volume of 77 flights [2] - The partnership with Virgin Australia will further strengthen CSA's route network in Oceania, providing passengers with more convenient transfer options, a wider range of flight choices, and more flexible travel combinations [2]