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Hertz links with Royal Jordanian frequent flyer programme

Hertz links with Royal Jordanian frequent flyer programme

10 August 2012 Airline News Car Rental News

Hertz has entered into a new partnership with Royal Jordanian to provide preferential rates and special rewards to members of the airline’s frequent flyer programme, Royal Plus, while also offering global car rental benefits to all other customers booking flights online. As a result of the new three-year agreement, Royal Plus members can immediately take advantage of best available rates on car rentals at Hertz locations across the airline’s international network of 59 destinations, while earning 500 Royal Plus miles for each booking.

RJ suspends flights to Damascus and Aleppo in Syria

RJ suspends flights to Damascus and Aleppo in Syria

23 July 2012 Press Release Airline News

Royal Jordanian announced that it will suspend its operations between Amman and each of Damascus and Aleppo, in light of the regression in the demand on travel to both routes due to the current situation prevailing in Syria and the developments in the last two days.

AACO 2011: Royal Jordanian revenue up in October

AACO 2011: Royal Jordanian revenue up in October

28 November 2011 Airline News Travel Events News

Royal Jordanian has reported an eight per cent increase in revenues for October 2011 compared to the same month the previous year. The up-tick is attributed to the great and diligent efforts made inside and outside the Kingdom to strengthen its position and increase its market share, the carrier said earlier.

Royal Jordanian seeks east African expansion

Royal Jordanian seeks east African expansion

3 October 2011 Airline News

Royal Jordanian is seeking to expand into new destinations in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania next year, its chief executive officer has stated. Following the launch of a new Amman-Lagos route which is due to begin in late November, the national carrier of Jordan is seeking to open new up new markets across the continent.

Royal Jordanian to resume flights to Libya soon

Royal Jordanian to resume flights to Libya soon

12 September 2011 Press Release Airline News

Amman - President/CEO, Hussein Dabbas said that Royal Jordanian will resume flights to Tripoli and Benghazi, in Libya, soon. The company suspended its operations to these two cities after turmoil erupted in Libya last February.

Royal Jordanian adds third new A330 to its fleet

Royal Jordanian adds third new A330 to its fleet

30 July 2011 Press Release Airline News

Royal Jordanian will receive the third Airbus A330 aircraft, replacing the two A310 passenger aircraft, slated to phase out in the near future. With the new addition, the RJ fleet will comprise 32 planes that serve 59 direct destinations.