International passengers traveling to mainland China on SkyTeam partner airlines can now take advantage of China Pass to purchase discounted flight coupons on China Southern to explore up to nine cities of their choice.

Customers can purchase three-to-nine discounted flight coupons for travel within China in conjunction with an international round-trip ticket to China on any SkyTeam partner. While all flights will be operated by China Southern, passengers can book the China Pass through any of the 11 SkyTeam members and the three associates. There is no minimum requirement for length of stay and rerouting is allowed after first flight.

China Pass offers a discount of approximately 40 percent in the high season and 45 percent in low season. For example, a three city, low season itinerary on the SkyTeam China Pass can cost US$330 versus the conventional fare of US$600.

The SkyTeam network includes 105 cities throughout mainland China, including such popular destinations as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Guilin, Urumqi, Sanya, Harbin, Changchun, Chongqing, Chengdu, Nanjing, and Zhuhai. Passengers using the China Pass have the option to schedule their flights at their convenience without prior notice.

(chinahospitalitynews.com September 18, 2008)