Royal Jordanian to open gateway to China

DUBAI – Royal Jordanian (RJ) is opening a gateway for Jordan to the People's Republic of China on 22 January 2008, when it will start operating regular service to Hong Kong via Bangkok.



RJ president and CEO Samer Majali said that the airline will initially fly three times weekly in order to service the active commercial movement between the two countries. The service will have a great impact on businessmen and tourists, and will stimulate relations between Jordan and China in all fields of interest.

Majali added that RJ's decision to add Hong Kong to its route map follows the airline's membership in the oneworld airline alliance which has among its members Cathay Pacific and Dragonair.

Majali mentioned that RJ passengers from Amman to Hong Kong will be able to continue their journey to other 19 cities in China served by Dragonair, which operates 400 weekly flights on its domestic route network departing from Hong Kong. RJ frequent flyers will be able to earn and redeem mileage awards on the sectors of the flight between Amman and their final destinations in China.