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Royal Jordanian

JordanFull-service carrieroneworld memberSince 1963

RJIATA code
RJAICAO code

Royal Jordanian is the national airline of Jordan, a full-service carrier established by royal decree in 1963 and based at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. In 2025 it carried a record 4.4 million passengers to more than 45 direct destinations. Royal Jordanian has been a oneworld member since 2007 and runs the Royal Club loyalty programme.

Founded
1963
Headquarters
Amman, Jordan
Country
Jordan
Main hubs
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), Amman
Airline type
Full-service carrier
Alliance
oneworld
Loyalty
Royal Club
Ownership
About 95.3% owned by Jordan's Government Investments Management Company at the end of 2025, per the airline's annual report.
Callsign
JORDANIAN
Website
rj.com

How travel agents book Royal Jordanian

GDS distribution

Royal Jordanian content is distributed through Travelport, its partner since 1993. In October 2025 the two signed five-year distribution and operator agreements, the latter covering distribution of Travelport+ to agencies in Jordan.

NDC

Royal Jordanian's NDC content went live on Travelport+ in May 2026, bookable through Smartpoint and TripServices, following the enhanced NDC agreement of October 2025. ARC added Royal Jordanian NDC content to its Direct Connect programme in April 2025, and the airline's 2025 accounts report revenue from NDC sales via Galileo.

Notes for travel agents

Royal Jordanian also owns Royal Tours, a travel agency and DMC in Jordan founded in 1979, which serves corporate, government and leisure clients.

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History of Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian was established on 15 December 1963 by a royal decree from the late King Hussein as the national air carrier of Jordan. It joined the Arab Air Carriers Organization in 1965 and founded its travel agency and destination management company, Royal Tours, in 1979.

The airline's distribution partnership with Travelport dates from 1993. In 2007 Royal Jordanian joined the oneworld alliance, connecting Amman with partner networks across Europe, North America and Asia.

Royal Jordanian is a shareholding company whose main shareholder is the state: Jordan's Government Investments Management Company held about 95.3% of its shares at the end of 2025. The airline also holds stakes in companies such as Jordan Flight Catering.

The airline is now in the middle of a fleet renewal. In 2025 it introduced 19 new Airbus A320neo and Embraer E2 aircraft, which modernised about 70% of its fleet, and it prepared to take its first Boeing 787-9 in early 2026. The same year it carried a record 4.4 million passengers with an 81% seat load factor, added Washington and Mumbai, and restored flights to Damascus, Aleppo, Benghazi, Casablanca and Najaf.

Milestones

  1. 1963Established on 15 December by royal decree as Jordan's national carrier.
  2. 1979Founds Royal Tours, its travel agency and DMC.
  3. 2007Joins the oneworld alliance.
  4. 2025Record 4.4 million passengers; 19 new A320neo and Embraer E2 aircraft; ARC adds its NDC content; Travelport renewal adds NDC.
  5. 2026NDC content goes live on Travelport+ in May; first Boeing 787-9 scheduled to join the fleet.

Fleet

Boeing 787-8 Boeing 787-9 Airbus A320 Airbus A320neo Airbus A321neo Embraer E190-E2 Embraer E195-E2

Aircraft types in service as of 2026

Royal Jordanian's 2025 annual report describes seven Embraer E2 aircraft for short-haul routes, 12 Airbus A320neo for medium-haul flying and seven Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners for long-haul, with the 787-8 cabins being refurbished. The first Boeing 787-9 was due in early 2026, and the airline plans to grow to about 40 aircraft in the coming years.

Network and hubs

Royal Jordanian flies from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman to more than 45 direct destinations in the Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia and North Africa, as of its 2025 annual report. It is working towards 60 destinations.

New and restored routes in 2025 included Washington, Mumbai, Damascus, Aleppo, Benghazi, Casablanca and Najaf, with Hamburg, Munich, Belgrade, Dallas, Thessaloniki and Almaty planned for 2026. Through its oneworld partners, passengers can reach more than 1,000 airports worldwide.

Royal Jordanian: frequently asked questions

What are Royal Jordanian's IATA and ICAO codes?

Royal Jordanian uses the IATA airline code RJ and the ICAO designator RJA, with the radio callsign JORDANIAN. IATA's code directory lists the company as Alia – The Royal Jordanian Airlines, trading as Royal Jordanian, registered in Jordan. Tickets show its flights under the RJ code.

Is Royal Jordanian in oneworld?

Yes. Royal Jordanian has been a member of the oneworld alliance since 2007. Royal Club members earn Award Miles and Tier Miles on eligible oneworld flights, and top-tier cardholders receive oneworld status benefits when travelling on partner airlines, so their status is recognised across the alliance.

Does Royal Jordanian use NDC?

Yes. Royal Jordanian's NDC content went live on Travelport+ in May 2026, so Travelport-connected agencies can book its fares, ancillaries and product information through Smartpoint and TripServices. ARC also added Royal Jordanian NDC content to its Direct Connect programme in April 2025.

How do travel agents book Royal Jordanian?

Agencies can book Royal Jordanian through Travelport+, using traditional content or the NDC offers that went live in May 2026. US agencies can also access its NDC content through ARC Direct Connect. In Jordan, Royal Jordanian distributes Travelport+ to local agencies under an operator agreement.

What is Royal Jordanian's hub?

Royal Jordanian is based at Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, which handles its flights to more than 45 direct destinations. The airline's headquarters are in central Amman, where it also runs a city terminal for passengers.

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Sources

  1. Royal Jordanian — Annual Report 2025
  2. Royal Jordanian — Official website
  3. Travelport — Royal Jordanian goes live with NDC on Travelport+ (May 2026)
  4. Travelport — Royal Jordanian renews agreements enhancing NDC capabilities (October 2025)
  5. Business Travel News — New Distribution Capability 2025 updates (ARC adds Royal Jordanian NDC)
  6. oneworld — Member airlines: Royal Jordanian
  7. AACO — Member airlines: Royal Jordanian
  8. IATA — Airline and location code search
  9. FAA — JO 7340.2N Contractions (ICAO three-letter designators and telephony)

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