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Jordan News
28-04-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Queen Alia Airport Reports Record Passenger Traffic in Q1 2025 - Jordan News
Queen Alia Airport Reports Record Passenger Traffic in Q1 2025 The Airport International Group announced on Sunday that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 625,695 passengers in March, marking a 4.8 percent increase compared to the same month last year. اضافة اعلان The airport recorded 5,741 aircraft movements in March, also reflecting a 4.8 percent rise year-on-year. In contrast, air cargo operations handled 6,187 tons, registering a 2.7 percent decline compared to March 2024. From January to March, QAIA received 2,137,322 passengers, the highest first-quarter figure in its history, representing an 8.5 percent increase over the same period last year. Aircraft movements during the first quarter rose by 5.3 percent to 17,526 movements, while air cargo volume dropped by 16.5 percent to 16,156 tons. Commenting on the results, Airport International Group CEO Nicolas Devillier stated that the sustained growth in passenger numbers reflects the resilience of QAIA's operations and the confidence of airline partners. He attributed the positive trend to the restoration of major regional and European air routes, which has reinforced QAIA's role as Jordan's primary air gateway and a leading hub for travel, tourism, and trade in the Levant. Petra
Zawya
24-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Royal Jordanian launches new direct flight route to Washington, D.C.
AMMAN: Royal Jordanian Airline (RJ) has introduced a new direct flight service between Amman and Washington, D.C., offering two weekly flights, further solidifying its role as a prominent airline bridging the Middle East and North America. The new route, which will operate on Tuesdays and Sundays, will utilise Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The expansion is designed to improve connectivity between the two capitals, catering to government, business, and tourism passengers, as well as expatriates, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The inauguration event was attended by key figures, including Minister of Transport Wissam Tahtamouni, CEO of Airport International Group Nicolas Devillier, US embassy's Chargé d'Affaires Rohit Nepal, and Chairman of the Jordan Tourism Board Abdul Razzaq Arabiyat. Tahtamouni emphasised the importance of the new route in boosting Jordan's status as a regional aviation hub, facilitating passenger travel between Washington and Amman, while also promoting tourism in the Kingdom. RJ CEO Samer Majali described the route as a strategic expansion, complementing the airline's existing direct services to Chicago, New York, and Detroit, highlighting RJ's dedication to boosting Jordan-US relations and providing an "outstanding" travel experience. This move is part of RJ's broader strategy to expand its network to 60 destinations and grow its fleet to 42 aircraft in the coming years. RJ has recently added five modern Embraer aircraft to its fleet, with plans to introduce three more, as well as new A320neo aircraft for medium-haul routes and Boeing 787-9 aircraft for long-haul flights. These aircraft will feature enhanced cabins, advanced entertainment systems, and Wi-Fi connectivity. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
