{"id":77524,"date":"2024-12-14T11:35:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T06:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=77524"},"modified":"2025-01-11T18:03:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T12:33:16","slug":"royal-jordanian-eyes-india-and-new-us-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/14\/royal-jordanian-eyes-india-and-new-us-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Jordanian Eyes Return to India and New US Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>AMMAN-<\/strong> The flag carrier of Jordan, <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/royal-jordanian-airlines\/\">Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ)<\/a>, is exploring the possibility of resuming operations in India, signaling a renewed focus on one of the world&#8217;s fastest-growing aviation markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline previously served two major Indian cities, <strong>Mumbai and Delhi<\/strong>, before ceasing operations following the completion and less demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-A330-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Royal Jordanian Airbus A330\" class=\"wp-image-75462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-A330-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-A330-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-A330-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-A330-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-A330-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-A330-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-A330-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-A330.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/bycac\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-royal-jordanian-airlines-india-ops\">Royal Jordanian Airlines India Ops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The last Royal Jordanian flight to <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Mumbai\">Mumbai (BOM)<\/a> departed on <strong>September 10, 2014<\/strong>, while its services to Delhi (DEL) concluded on <strong>October 31, 2014<\/strong>, marking the end of the airline\u2019s presence in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a notable development, the airline plans to return to India <strong>in 2025<\/strong> with flights to both <strong>Delhi and Mumbai<\/strong>. This move reflects Royal Jordanian\u2019s strategic intent to reconnect with key Indian cities, offering travelers enhanced connectivity between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India remains a crucial market for the airline, with <strong>over 75,000 passengers<\/strong> traveling between the two nations in 2023 alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> By reintroducing these key routes, the airline aims to offer enhanced connectivity, facilitating trade, tourism, and cultural exchanges between the two nations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could provide travelers with more options for direct flights between the two countries, improving connectivity in the Middle East-India corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The resumption of these routes would not only benefit travelers but also reaffirm the airline\u2019s position as a key player in the Middle East-India corridor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Royal Jordanian has yet to announce specific timelines and details, the move highlights the airline&#8217;s renewed commitment to tapping into one of the most dynamic aviation markets in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-787-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Royal Jordanian 787\" class=\"wp-image-75461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-787-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-787-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-787-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-787-1-50x28.webp 50w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-787-1-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-787-1-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-787-1-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Royal-Jornadian-787-1.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Kwok Ho Eddie | Flickr <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-us-destinations\">New US Destinations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ishrion Aviation, Royal Jordanian Airlines plans to add more US Destinations in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline during its annual gathering on route development revealed that they are planning more US Destinations and they can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Washington D.C. (IAD) in 2025 (confirmed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Dallas\">Dallas (DFW) <\/a>in 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Miami (MIA) in 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Los Angeles (LAX) in 2028<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The airline is expected to receive new Boeing 787s soon, enabling this long-haul growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Royal Jordanian Airlines operates a fleet of 27 aircraft, featuring a mix of Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer jets, according to Planespotters.net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fleet includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 Airbus A320-200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 Airbus A321-200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7 Boeing 787-8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 Embraer E190-E2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 Embraer E195-E2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 ERJ-175<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 ERJ-195<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With an average age of 10.2 years of aircraft in its fleet, the airline serves two domestic routes and <strong>around 50 international destinations<\/strong> in 28 countries across four continents. As of November 2024, Royal Jordanian is a proud member of the Oneworld Alliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group\u00a0<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. 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