China Southern Airlines Continues 'No Cap' Travel Agent Commission Policy; Carrier to Offer 15 Percent Commission on All Trans-Pac Flights.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 1999--

China Southern Airlines (NYSE:ZNH)(HKSE:1055), the largest airline in the People's Republic of China, announced its new travel agent commission policy.

Effective for travel departing Jan. 1, 2000, through May 31, 2000, China Southern Airlines will offer a 15 percent commission to ARC travel agents in North America on all published fares between Los Angeles and the online destinations in China and beyond, excluding code-share flights.

The airlines' current 20 percent commission will remain in effect for flights departing on or before Dec. 31, 1999.

In order to apply this special commission, the entire ticketed journey must be carried by China Southern Airlines only and must include a China Southern Airlines trans-Pacific portion. Other special rules and conditions apply. Travel agents must contact the airline for special ticketing instructions before issuing tickets.

Travel agents can easily access China Southern Airlines' Direct Reference System (DRS) in Sabre to view the airline's commission policy by typing: Y/SYS/XEQ.

Ranked No. 1 in passengers carried in China for the past 20 years, China Southern Airlines (www.cs-air.com/en) connects more than 80 cities around the globe. Major business and vacation destinations served in China include Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Guilin and Kunming, as well as international service, including Amsterdam, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, Osaka and Singapore.