AMMAN- The flag carrier of Jordan, Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ), is exploring the possibility of resuming operations in India, signaling a renewed focus on one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.
The airline previously served two major Indian cities, Mumbai and Delhi, before ceasing operations following the completion and less demand.
Royal Jordanian Airlines India Ops
The last Royal Jordanian flight to Mumbai (BOM) departed on September 10, 2014, while its services to Delhi (DEL) concluded on October 31, 2014, marking the end of the airline’s presence in India.
In a notable development, the airline plans to return to India in 2025 with flights to both Delhi and Mumbai. This move reflects Royal Jordanian’s strategic intent to reconnect with key Indian cities, offering travelers enhanced connectivity between the two nations.
India remains a crucial market for the airline, with over 75,000 passengers traveling between the two nations in 2023 alone.
By reintroducing these key routes, the airline aims to offer enhanced connectivity, facilitating trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges between the two nations.
This could provide travelers with more options for direct flights between the two countries, improving connectivity in the Middle East-India corridor.
As India experiences exponential growth in passenger traffic and global connectivity, Royal Jordanian is well-positioned to capitalize on this burgeoning market with its potential return.
The resumption of these routes would not only benefit travelers but also reaffirm the airline’s position as a key player in the Middle East-India corridor.
While Royal Jordanian has yet to announce specific timelines and details, the move highlights the airline’s renewed commitment to tapping into one of the most dynamic aviation markets in the world.
New US Destinations
According to Ishrion Aviation, Royal Jordanian Airlines plans to add more US Destinations in the coming years.
The airline during its annual gathering on route development revealed that they are planning more US Destinations and they can be:
- Washington D.C. (IAD) in 2025 (confirmed)
- Dallas (DFW) in 2025
- Miami (MIA) in 2026
- Los Angeles (LAX) in 2028
The airline is expected to receive new Boeing 787s soon, enabling this long-haul growth.
Royal Jordanian Airlines operates a fleet of 27 aircraft, featuring a mix of Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer jets, according to Planespotters.net.
The fleet includes:
- 9 Airbus A320-200
- 3 Airbus A321-200
- 7 Boeing 787-8
- 3 Embraer E190-E2
- 2 Embraer E195-E2
- 2 ERJ-175
- 1 ERJ-195
With an average age of 10.2 years of aircraft in its fleet, the airline serves two domestic routes and around 50 international destinations in 28 countries across four continents. As of November 2024, Royal Jordanian is a proud member of the Oneworld Alliance.
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