Royal Jordanian is the flag carrier of Jordan, based at Queen Alia International in Amman. It flies to about 50 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia and North Africa, with Amman as a connecting point. Royal Jordanian is in oneworld and runs Royal Club. Cabins are Crown Class and Economy.
Royal Jordanian is Jordan’s national airline, a oneworld member since 2007.
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Royal Jordanian is the national airline of Jordan, headquartered in Amman with its hub at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and a focus city at Aqaba. It flies to 51 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America, and suits travellers heading to Petra and the Dead Sea or connecting in Amman between Europe and the Gulf.
King Hussein founded the airline by royal decree on 9 December 1963, and flights began on 15 December. It was named Alia after Princess Alia bint Hussein, the King's eldest daughter. Private investors supplied the first capital before the state took over. The airline became Royal Jordanian in December 1986.
Royal Jordanian was privatised at the end of 2007, when 71 percent of its assets were sold. Shares started trading on 17 December 2007, with a market value of 260 million Jordanian dinars. The head office in Amman opened in January 2012. Samer Majali is listed as chief executive.
Royal Jordanian joined oneworld in April 2007, the first Arab airline to join a global alliance. It codeshares with American Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, among others, and oneworld frequent flyers earn and redeem on its flights.
The group includes Royal Jordanian Cargo, a ground handling company and the tour operator Royal Tours. Royal Wings, a former regional subsidiary, is no longer part of the group.
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Royal Jordanian (IATA: RJ, ICAO: RJA) is the flag carrier of Jordan, founded in 1963 and based at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. A oneworld member, it flies about 39 Airbus A320-family, Boeing 787 and Embraer aircraft to around 50 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America and Asia.
| Headquarters | Amman, Jordan |
|---|---|
| Fleet types | Boeing 787-8/-9, Airbus A320neo, A320, A321, Embraer E190-E2/E195-E2, E175, E195 |
| Frequent flyer | Royal Club |
| Official website | rj.com |
Flight routes
Amman (AMM) departures10 destinations
Amman (AMM) departures8 destinations
Amman (AMM) departures5 destinations
Amman (AMM) departures2 destinations
The fleet had 40 aircraft in August 2025. Long-haul flights use seven Boeing 787-8s with 270 seats and one 787-9 with 312 seats. Medium-haul routes use Airbus A320-200s, A321-200s, ten A320neos and an A321neo. Regional routes are flown by Embraer jets, including four E190-E2s with 94 seats and four E195-E2s with 122 seats; the older E175 and E195 are being retired. One A321 converted freighter flies for Royal Jordanian Cargo.
Royal Jordanian sells two cabins: Crown Class, the premium cabin, and Economy. Crown Class passengers can use the airline's lounges in Amman and Aqaba. The Amman Crown Lounge opened in August 2008 in the South Terminal and holds more than 340 people. The in-flight entertainment system is called Sky Cinema.
Full service
Flat beds on the 787
Royal Club is Royal Jordanian’s frequent flyer scheme, and you can sign up on rj.com.
Royal Club is the Royal Jordanian frequent flyer programme. Because the airline is in oneworld, members of programmes such as AAdvantage or British Airways Executive Club can also credit Royal Jordanian flights.
Check your e-ticket for the exact Royal Jordanian allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at AMM or another airport.
Allowances depend on route, cabin and fare; North American routes usually follow a piece concept. Check your e-ticket.
Here is the order to follow for an RJ flight: check in, sort your documents, meet the airport deadline and drop your bags.
Use rj.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your Royal Jordanian booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.
Booking ref + surnameBefore leaving for the airport, check that your passport is valid and that you hold any visa or entry document needed at the other end of your Royal Jordanian flight. Domestic RJ passengers should bring a photo ID the airline accepts.
Passport · visa · IDRoyal Jordanian closes its check-in counters before departure, and passengers who miss the cut-off can be refused boarding. Leave room for bag drop and security at AMM.
Well before departureHand in checked luggage at the Royal Jordanian counter or bag drop, then keep your boarding pass and passport ready for security and the gate.
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Royal Jordanian fares are often lower on midweek departures. Search a spread of dates around your trip to find the cheaper days.
Midweek flightsSummer, when the Jordanian diaspora returns, and Eid holidays are the busiest periods.
Summer & EidA Royal Jordanian fare that includes a checked bag, seat choice or cheaper changes can cost less overall than adding those extras later.
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Yes. Royal Jordanian joined oneworld in April 2007.
Yes. Amman–Damascus flights resumed on 31 January 2025 after 13 years.
Yes, within the rules of your fare. Basic RJ fares are the most restrictive, so check the fare conditions first and change the booking through Royal Jordanian or your travel agent.
Yes. Children under two usually travel on an adult’s lap with an infant ticket. Add the infant when you book and check Royal Jordanian’s rules on prams and car seats.
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General
Contact Royal Jordanian through its official website, rj.com.
Booking
Getting there
Royal Jordanian uses the IATA code RJ and the ICAO code RJA. Its radio callsign is JORDANIAN.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on rj.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
Yes, Royal Jordanian is a member of oneworld.
Timing & weather
Royal Jordanian was founded in 1963, 63 years ago.
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