It appears to be like like Royal Jordanian has simply revealed its subsequent vacation spot in the USA, or one thing…
Royal Jordanian hints at Amman to Washington route
On its official Instagram account, oneworld member Royal Jordanian has teased the way it’s seemingly including a brand new path to the USA, as flagged by @FlyingHighRyan. Within the quick video:
- There’s first a pink hat with the textual content “He’s again!” written on it
- Then there’s a message saying “And we’re taking you proper to the center of the motion!”
- Subsequent, there’s a message saying “Fly Non-Cease to Washington D.C.”
- The ultimate web page says “Keep tuned!”
Okay, I admire when airways add teaser movies about including new routes, like what United has regularly executed up to now. Nonetheless, that is virtually much less of a teaser and extra of an announcement, for the reason that airline is actually saying you’ll be capable to fly nonstop to Washington, so there’s not a lot to guess right here.
Royal Jordanian’s present locations in North America embody Chicago (ORD), Detroit (DTW), Montreal (YUL), New York (JFK), and Toronto (YYZ). All of these are cities with massive Center Japanese populations, with Chicago and New York having the good thing about additionally being oneworld hubs, due to companion American Airways.
The Washington to Amman route was served by United for a while, although the route has been suspended. It stays to be seen if there’s sufficient room out there for each carriers. By way of connections, clearly United has the benefit in Washington, whereas Royal Jordanian has the benefit in Amman.
This isn’t the primary time that Royal Jordanian has gotten controversial with its advertising, and has concerned politics.
In November 2016 (when Trump was operating towards Clinton), the airline had a fare sale to the USA, advertising the chance to “journey to the US when you’re nonetheless allowed to.”
Then in February 2017, when Trump instituted a journey ban for these from seven Muslim-majority nations, the airline had a “Bon Voyage” fare sale, with the “Bon” being written over the phrase “Ban.”
Suffice it to say that the airline’s tone is a bit totally different this time round.
Royal Jordanian is poised for main development
In 2023, Royal Jordanian introduced its spectacular fleet renewal and enlargement plans. Not solely is the airline changing a lot of its present plane, however the fleet measurement may even develop significantly. This order consists of Airbus A320neos, Boeing 787-9s, and Embraer E190-Es.
At present Royal Jordanian’s lengthy haul fleet is comprised of simply seven Boeing 787-8s. Whereas the airline plans to proceed flying these, it additionally has six Boeing 787-9s on order. That may mainly double the provider’s vast physique capability, provided that the 787-9s are bigger than the 787-8s.
The primary 787-9s are anticipated to affix Royal Jordanian’s fleet in 2025, so I think about that can allow the provider so as to add extra lengthy haul locations, which haven’t been potential till now. Presumably the bigger 787-9 will probably be positioned onto one of many present providers, whereas the smaller 787-8 will fly to Washington.
Maybe that is additionally why the Washington route isn’t being formally introduced simply but, because it’s reliant on with the ability to take supply of recent jets. And I don’t know if anybody heard, however truly taking supply of recent Boeing jets isn’t precisely the best factor on the earth. 😉
Backside line
Royal Jordanian seems to be planning on including nonstop flights between Amman and Washington. The airline hasn’t introduced a precise schedule but, however the teaser appears fairly clear.
What do you make of Royal Jordanian launching Washington flights?
