AMMAN — As part of Royal Jordanian’s (RJ) strategic plans to
expand its global network and welcome new visitors to the Kingdom, the airline has announced a new
direct route between Amman and Brussels, Belgium, to begin October 26.
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With the new service, RJ will operate twice–weekly flights between the two
capital cities, allowing passengers to travel from Belgium to Jordan and vice versa
in just around four to five hours, according to the news website Aviation24.be.
Tourism focus
The new Brussels expansion is part of RJ’s new strategy to focus on
incoming tourism and becoming the
airline of choice for the Levant region.
“Adding Brussels to our ever–expanding network will allow tourists from Belgium to visit Jordan easily and directly.”
“We are thrilled to announce our new route to Brussels, Belgium,” Royal Jordanian
Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Karim Makhlouf said. “Adding Brussels to our ever–expanding
network will allow tourists from Belgium to visit Jordan easily and directly.”
“Facilitating tourism to the Kingdom is a core focus of RJ’s new
strategy—as is our commitment to further developing Amman as the main gateway
to the Levant, by offering improved connectivity to our broader network,” he
added.
Growth planMakhlouf also mentioned the airline’s five-year growth plan, through
which it aims to increase its fleet from
24 aircraft to more than 40 in the
next three to five years.
In line with the airline’s strategic plan to modernize its narrow–body fleet,
Royal Jordanian Airlines recently announced the purchase of 40 new narrow–body aircraft,
including a fleet of 30 brand–new Airbus A320neos and E195–E2 Embraer commercial
jets.
Belgian welcome
Arnaud Feist, Brussels Airport CEO, said: ”We are very happy to welcome
Royal Jordanian Airlines back to Brussels Airport after a 10-year absence and,
in particular, to offer our passengers the opportunity to discover the city of
Amman.”
“As a modern country with a rich history, Jordan is a true gem and a great destination for a city break or an extended stay.”
“As a modern country with a rich history, Jordan is a true gem and a
great destination for a city break or an extended stay,” he added.
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