The northern branch of China Southern Airlines decided to launch four domestic nonstop routes in Shenyang in July 2008.

From July 9, the company opened a round-trip route between Shenyang and Weihai. There are two flights a week on Wednesdays and Sundays using Airbus A319 aircraft. From July 11, there is a new daily Shenyang-Hailar route. The service is operated using Airbus A319 aircraft.

From July 17, China Southern launched a weekly round-trip route from Shenyang to Wulanhaote operated on Mondays. From July 19, there will be a new round-trip route between Shenyang and Zhangjiajie. There are two flights a week on this route, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, using Airbus A321 aircraft.