Royal Jordanian to join oneworld
Royal Jordanian is to be the first Middle East carrier to join the oneworld global airline alliance.
The Amman-based carrier is expected to become a member of the group by the start of 2007.
The addition of Royal Jordanian, which serves 51 destinations in 33 countries, will bring Iraq and Yemen into the Oneworld network.
The alliance currently has eight members including British Airways, American Airlines, Qantas and Cathay Pacific, with Malev due to join.
BA chairman Michael Broughton described Royal Jordanian as an “excellent fit”, saying: “It meets the high quality customer standards that oneworld demands of all its members, with a network that complements what we currently offer. It is profitable, with a management in tune with our approach to business.”
Royal Jordanian chief executive Samer Majali added: “The Middle East is the fastest growing aviation market, and we are the first airline from this region to find a home in a global alliance.
“This development is in tune with our ambition to privatise and to strengthen Amman’s role as a regional hub.”
The airline has a fleet of 21 aircraft, carried 1.7 million passengers last year and employs 3,200 staff.
Report by Phil Davies
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