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Welcome, and have an enjoyable journey on board RJ.
I appreciate your choosing of our airline and hope that our services will be up to your expectations, and Dthe reason you will opt to travel on board RJ every time your destination happens to be on our route network.
At the beginning of the new year, I would like to wish you all good health, happiness and prosperity. I also wish to assure you that Royal Jordanian, which marked its 55th anniversary on Dec. 15, 2018, will continue to endeavor to ofer the best air and ground services, and the utmost comfort, on par with, or even better than, successful regional and international carriers.
RJ, the national carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, enjoyed the generous support of its founder, His Majesty King Hussein Bin Talal. Since its It actively participated in various national activities, establishment, in 1963, His Late Majesty’s continuous whether economic, artistic, sports or otherwise, and backing has played an important role in assuring RJ’s extends a helping hand to charities, orphanages and success and great regional and global reputation. individuals with special needs, within its capabilities.
Today, His Majesty King Abdullah II continues to We implemented a number of programs and projects lend his support and care to this national company that for the passengers who, I am confdent, are aware of the plays a leading role in linking Jordan to the world and innovation and touch of modernity. More services that that is of strategic importance in serving the country. are sure to appeal to our passengers and enhance their loyalty are yet to be ofered. During its journey, RJ has successfully achieved the goals it set upon its establishment, despite the Currently, RJ is implementing a comprehensive many challenges it faced. Te airline became the plan aims at improving the overall performance, best ambassador of the kingdom abroad and proudly increase revenues and reduce costs by implementing carried its identity and heritage to the world. It has an ambitious strategy that touches on all operational constantly served as a bridge for tourism, cultural and and business dimensions and activities, with focus on technological communication, and understanding with sustainable proftability, customers and employees, and other peoples. making RJ the frst network carrier in the region.
RJ also became one of the main pillars of the country’s Again, I extend my best wishes to you on the 55th economy and tourism. Its wide network has eased direct anniversary of Royal Jordanian, and for 2019, and transportation of tourists to and from Jordan, as well as promise to continue to provide the best services, to the broader network of the oneworld global alliance RJ honor the trust you put in us. has been a member of since 2007. Te diferent joint code agreements Royal Jordanian signed with other Be assured that your comfort is our supreme goal. Tis Arab and international airlines enable travelers to reach is also an essential part of the message Jordan, known new destinations around the world. for its hospitality, great heritage and originality, wishes to send to the world. Today, Royal Jordanian is regarded as a strong supporter of the national economy, in terms of the size of its assets, revenues and expenses, manpower and transportation services provided to various sectors, including tourism, trade, attracting foreign currencies, employment and investing in human resources operating in Jordan and abroad. Stefan Pichler Te company strongly believes in its responsibility President/CEO towards the society and in the need to have a positive interaction with its environs. take off
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18 24 37 THE HUB/ Arts and culture This season is all about... On the go GEMS OF The temples of Asia A look at the most engaging, The latest news Four temples that evoke awe lively, and intellectually from Royal Jordanian JORDAN and wonder stimulating events around the globe in the realms of culture, 40 13 20 arts, sports, and more Route maps What’s up Jordan? Lifestyle/Health A list of cultural and Pillow talk 28 44 educational events taking How to get a good night’s rest Stopover Transit maps place in Jordan this January with these helpful tips Family fun and February From beaches to museums, the lively city of Kuwait offers 14 activities to be enjoyed by all A walk through The hidden gems of Al Hussein Park
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Jordan International Downstream Summit | Amman- Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel | January 15-January 16 As the only downstream summit in the region and with over 200 senior representatives and 10 leading refiners from Jordan, Iraq, Olive Harvest Season Event Egypt, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, South Korea, USA, January 4 | Jerash-Meeting Point by Cozmo 7th Circle Germany, and France participating, the upcoming event aims to BookAgriJO Nowwara Restaurant and Jerash farmers are help petrochemical industry members develop their business. launching an annual olive harvest season event loaded with Topics include a regional market overview, upgrades in technology heritage, local food, and the chance to pick olives hand in hand and solutions, and digital transformation in future refining and with local farmers. Participants will also learn more about types petrochemical plants. of olives, olive pickling, and packaging, in addition to shopping for مؤتمر القمة الردنية الدولي | عمان – فندق جراند حياة عمان | .local products hand-prepared by the women of Jerash 15-16/ كانون الثاني ي�سم هذا الحدث عدد كبير من اأبرز ممثلي قطاع الطاقة في كل من الأردن، العراق، مهرجان موسم قطاف الزيتون | جرش | 4 كانون الثاني م�سر، تركيا، المملكة العربية ال�سعودية، ال�سين، اليابان، كوريا الجنوبية، الوليات يحتفل مطعم نوارة والمزارعون في جر�ض �سنوياً ببدء مو�سم قطاف الزيتون باإقامة المتحدة الأمريكية، المانيا وفرن�سا، ويهدف اإلى م�ساعدة العاملين في �سناعة مهرجان يت�سمن العديد من الأطباق المحلية التراثية، كما ي�ستطيع الزائرون قطف البتروكيماويات في تطوير اأعمالهم. وت�سمل المو�سوعات التي �سيتم مناق�ستها نظرة الزيتون جنباً اإلى جنب مع المزارعين المحليين والتعرف على اأنواع مختلفة من ثمار عامة على ال�سوق الإقليمية، اأحدث ا�سدارات التكنولوجيا والحلول المتعلقة بهذه الزيتون، وطرق التعبئة، بالإ�سافة اإلى عر�ض المنتجات المحلية المعدة يدوياً من قبل ال�سناعة، والتحول اإلى الرقمية في محطات التكرير والبتروكيماويات في الم�ستقبل. �سيدات جر�ض. What’s up Jordan?
The 8th International Conference on Robotics, Muhanna Durra Exhibition | Amman-Jordan National Aeronautics, Mechanics and Mechatronics | Amman- Gallery of Fine Arts - Until March 31 Hotel Ibis | January 20-January 21 Art lovers will relish in this groundbreaking exhibition by Muhanna The 8th International Conference on Robotics, Aeronautics, Durra, a celebrated Jordanian artist who is regarded as a pioneer Mechanics, and Mechatronics (ICRAMM) is organized by the for being the first to introduce Cubism and abstract art to the Global Society for Research and Development (GSRD). The aim local visual arts scene. Durra’s portraits and approach to shifting of the conference is to provide a platform for students, engineers, masses of color aim to unleash the imagination. His work is researchers, and scientists to share knowledge and ideas in the represented in various national and international collections fields of robotics, aeronautics, mechanics, and mechatronics. across the globe. معرض مهنا الدرة | المتحف الوطني للفنون الجميلة -عمان | المؤتمر العالمي الثامن | عمان – فندق ايبيس | حتى 31 / آذار ع�ساق الفن �سي�ستمتعون في هذا المعر�ض الرائع للفنان الأردني مهنا الدرة، الذي 20-21 كانون الثاني ا�ستهر على نطاق وا�سع كونه اأول من قدّم الفن التكعيبي والفن التجريدي في يُنظم الموؤتمر العالمي الثامن حول الروبوتات والملحة الجوية والميكانيكا الفنون الب�سرية في الأردن. تهدف ر�سومات الدرة من خلل الألوان اإلى اإطلق والميكاترونك�ض )ICRAMM( من قبل الجمعية العالمية للبحث والتطوير )GSRD(. العنان للخيال. �ساركت اأعماله الفنية في مختلف المحافل الوطنية والدولية في ويهدف الموؤتمر اإلى توفير من�سة للطلب والمهند�سين والباحثين والعلماء لتبادل جميع اأنحاء العالم. المعرفة والأفكار في هذه المجالت.
13 gems of jordan A walk through
The hidden gems of Al Hussein Park A colorful terrain and one of Jordan’s largest public green spaces, Al Hussein Park is a wonderful escape in the heart of Amman.
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Easily accessible and conveniently located a few minutes away For those who prefer a faster pace, head over the Royal from the capital’s major hotels, Al Hussein Park is a haven for Automobile Museum, which is home to a collection of cars owned individuals and families looking to take a stroll outdoors, picnic, by His Majesty the late King Hussein. The building looks like it is or play sporting activities. The area boasts hills, walkways, and partly embedded in the earth and is covered with natural stone. trees in addition to stretches of grass. Children of all ages will relish in the Children’s Museum, a colorful Spanning 280,000 square meters, the park is also home to the wonderland full of science, art, and exploration guaranteed to cultural village, sports fields, historical passageway, decorated entertain curious young minds. The museum also features an gardens, amphitheater, circular yard, and two museums. outdoor play area and a small restaurant for a casual meal.
Be sure to start with a visit to the Cultural Village, a square- To support the museum’s vision of providing interactive learning like space that boasts a multitude of local handicrafts. A short experiences for children, Royal Jordanian (RJ) airlines donated a distance away is the Historical Passageway, which is a grand miniature model of an aircraft with the colors and logo of RJ as mural depicting images of Jordan’s rich history. Worth visiting part the museum’s “Flight Zone.” The area also boasts a control is the park’s Circular Yard, which is a pristine amphitheater that tower, a map of destinations, and air crew uniforms that can be hosts cultural and sports events around the year. worn by children. The aircraft’s cockpit fits two persons (a pilot and co-pilot) and a passenger area, which can accommodate Visitors are urged to allocate time to visit the glistening King up to 5 children at the same time. RJ aims to introduce children Hussein bin Talal Mosque, the largest mosque in Jordan. This to the identity of Jordan's national carrier and its vital role in Ottoman-style building was rebuilt in 1924 and inaugurated in connecting Jordan to the outside world, as well as providing 2006, it boasts Umayyad architecture similar to the architecture children with the opportunity to experience the process of displayed in many historic sites in the country. traveling and a career in aviation.
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A look at some of the grandest and most elaborate temples in the continent of magic and history.
Chi Lin Nunnery-Hong Kong An elegant establishment with fine woodwork and lotus ponds, the temple was established in 1934 and renovated in Tang dynasty style (AD 618–907) in 1990. The architecture demonstrates the synergy between humans and nature. The treasured gem of this destination is the garden (Nan Lian Garden), which boasts permanent exhibitions of Chinese timber architecture, rocks, and potted plants. Stop by the teahouse or the vegetarian restaurant afterwards to sample traditional snacks.
Thean Hou Temple-Kuala Lumpur The design of this temple, which is deemed as one of the largest in all of Southeast Asia, combines contemporary and traditional. Along the establishments, one can observe lush embellishments and lavish carvings. Look out for the dragon-like pillars and pagoda rooftops. For added fun, the temple conducts fortune- telling readings and martial arts classes.
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Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of Emerald Buddha)-Bangkok Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)- Bangkok Located within the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, One of the oldest and most significant monasteries, the grand Wat Pho is home to a 15 meter high, 43 meter long Buddha the single main attraction is the emerald Buddha structure, image in addition to 1,000 smaller Buddha images and 91 which is carved from a single stone and wears outfits of gold chedis. This destination is also home to the first Thai massage and precious jewels. school and dozens of student practitioners can be seen taking The outfits are changed three times annually in a grand lessons in the outside hall adjacent to the main temple. It is one ceremony. Look out for elephant statues in a variety of sizes of the six temples in Thailand classified as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples and is known as a popular tourist across the premises. These statues symbolize power. destination for both locals and tourists.
19 today’s trends Health Pillow talk With a hectic lifestyle and demanding schedules, it may be difcult to drift of into a restful state come bedtime.
Sleep hypnosis If you constantly struggle with sleep, look into hypnosis, which is a natural treatment for chronic sleep disorders. Often conducted by a hypnotherapist, the aim is to encourage the mind to reach a relaxed stated to gain access to the individual's unconscious mind. Once this state is reached, it becomes easier to release anxiety and replace it with thoughts that promote relaxation. It is said that this technique also helps to combat nightmares.
Or try self-hypnosis The idea is to induce a state of trance or deep relaxation. Once you have achieved that stated it is time to make healthy suggestions to your subconscious mind. Of course, it is not always easy to get your mind to relax on its own; as such there are several books and videos to help you achieve effective results at home.
Download an app Several apps are available to encourage relaxation, naps, changing sleep behaviors, addressing sleep deprivation, etc. Check out “Calm,” “Relax & Sleep Well,” or “Detox Your Life”, which features eBooks that can be used as training tools to learn self-hypnosis.
Energy healing for sleep Explore the healing and calming benefits of Reiki or Theta-healing to reduce stress and anxiety, which may in turn help relieve insomnia. Through energy altering techniques and focused sessions, healing can help make you feel more centered and relaxed, eradicating negative energy and replacing it with positive vibes that make for a relaxed state of mind.
Choose your scents and sounds Invest in oils and gentle scents that are conducive of sleep; rosemary and chamomile tend to have calming effects on the body. Take time to create a calming playlist with sounds of nature, the ocean, wind, or gentle instruments such as chimes, piano, or flute. Certain sounds are known to send the brain into a placid state, encouraging sleep at a faster rate.
Invest in your bedroom Your area of sleep is your sanctuary; choose bedding and pillows that are comfortable. Paint the walls in a light and soothing color. Try to keep the area clutter free, remove all items on the bed and get rid of decorative items that may get in the way of you moving around easily in your bed. Also, realize that this is your time, and it should be spent doing something that is good for you. Invest in pre-bedtime activities that are rewarding and enriching: Read a book, watch a light movie, and manage your worries by thinking positive thoughts.
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PHAROS Egypt International Exhibition Center /Cairo IMPRO Amsterdam (February 3- February 5) This massive trade show features a display of shipyards work-boats, Compagnietheater/Amsterdam marine electronics, navigation marine, propulsion deck, machinery (January 25-February 2) safety equipment, clothing water, waste ship fittings terminal The 24th installation of this annual celebration of Impro (which is live equipment, and more. Designed as a creative space for ship makers theater without a script) performances offers viewers the chance to and owners to explore ideas and visions in the marine industry, the get lost in the wonderful performances of some of Amsterdam’s most event acts as a meeting point for all ship and transport experts and recognized theater personalities. The audience is also as vast and features over 500 displayers. varied as the shows, with spectators hailing from all across Europe to be part of the fun.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Chicago Shakespeare Theater/ Chicago (Until January 27) Shakespeare’s most cherished story about love, marriage, and betrayal takes center stage this January in a performance that is loaded with warm wit, silliness, romance, and theatrical magic. This revival is set to a jazz, blues, and do-wop inspired score. Still a favorite centuries later, crowds will not want to miss this magical production.
Chinese New Year In Chinatown Chinatown /Bangkok (February 5) Chinese New Year celebration, also known as the Spring Festival, is the equivalent of the modern New Year’s Eve celebrations. Overall, this is one of the ideal times to visit as in addition to the 3 main days of the celebration, smaller events also stretch over 2 weeks until the Lantern Festival on the first full moon.
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Exploring the world has never been easier. If you’re planning to Extra baggage allowance visit three, four, fi ve or more continents in a single trip, booking Priority baggage handling a oneworld Explorer fare is the simpler way to travel around the Access to First Class priority check-in world. Select routes, plan stopovers, and book your itinerary by Access to First Class lounges searching global travel options that fi t your needs. Fast track at security lanes
Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating is in accordance with the individual policy of the oneworld member airline operating the fl ight. First and business class check-in desks and lounges are not available at all airports. Fast track is not available at all airports. Priority baggage handling is not available on fl ights operated by British Airways. Extra baggage allowance benefi ts dif er for Sapphire and Emerald level Learn more about how you can travel bright at oneworld.com members. oneworld benefi ts are available only to passengers on scheduled fl ights that are both marketed and operated by a oneworld member airline (marketed means that there must be a oneworld member airline’s fl ight number on your ticket). American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacifi c, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, S7 Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and oneworld are trademarks of their respective companies. LATAM Airlines (Paraguay) is currently not a part of oneworld. Some limitations and exceptions may apply. For more information, visit www.oneworld.com/benefi ts. Fiji Airways is a oneworld connect partner which provides select alliance benefi ts to oneworld members. For more information, visit www.oneworld.com/oneworld-connect.
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Try Authentic Kuwaiti Dishes Experiment with a plethora of new flavors and textures. Kuwait is known for savory dishes such as Machboos (meat/chicken and rice), Harees (soup-like dish consisting of wheat cooked with meat then mashed), and Gers Ogaily (sponge cake) made with cardamom, saffron, rose water, and sesame.
Grand Mosque This is the 8th largest mosque in the world and offers guided tours free of charge. Located in the heart of the city, the Grand Mosque spans 46,000 square meters and is internationally renowned for its Islamic architecture.
Avenues Mall Home to one of the leading shopping malls in the region, a day spent shopping in Kuwait is a day well spent indeed. Head over to Meat Machboos one of the largest malls in the Middle East, the Avenues and either shop or try one of the many cafés and restaurants available.
Ferry to Failaka Boats rides are ideal for family or group activities, as such book a ferry to Failaka Island. Once a prominent neighborhood, the island is now a vast land of dilapidated houses and deserted roads after the Gulf War.
Souq al-Mubarakia Amble along the convoluted walkways of the traditional souq. Here one can find everything from spices and fabrics to wedding gold. Come hungry as there are several food stalls offering a variety of dishes that are worth a try.
Kuwait Towers Although you may have seen an image of the iconic towers, it is Grand Mosque simply a must that they are admired up close. Decorated in green sequins, the largest of the three rises to a height of 187 meters and houses a two-level revolving observation deck, gift shop, and café.
Scientific Center The details of this venue are simply stunning as they embrace the best of tradition and modernism. The venue is home to one of the largest aquariums and floor-to-ceiling shark and ray tanks.
Mirror House Tours to this glistening venue are by appointment only, yet as the only mirror house in the world, the Mirror House, also called, The Khalifa and Lidia Qattan Art Museum, this is one museum you will want to see.
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Al Shaheed Park This massive park spans 200,000 square meters and includes a botanical garden and two museums, in addition to a visitor center, a lake, walkways and jogging tracks, making it the largest urban park in Kuwait.
Public Beach The weather in is normally ideal for spending a day at the beach where activities include swimming, bicycle riding, and plenty of ice cream.
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Royal Jordanian marks its 55th anniversary with the participation of the Jordanian Army Band
Royal Jordanian (RJ) celebrated its 55th anniversary that is observed on Dec. 15. On that day in 1963, the company launched its operations as the national carrier of Jordan and has since been an ambassador of goodwill and friendship to other cultures, and a bridge that facilitates tourism and trade with the world.
To celebrate, the Jordanian Army Band performed various national musical pieces and shows at the head office in Amman. The participation of the Jordanian Army Band reflects the special national significance that RJ enjoys and the strategic role that it continues to play in the the company forward and achieving In 1963, the company had 250 employees, service of the country. the planned turnaround. “RJ has been operated two aircraft -- a Handley Page successfully achieving the set goals of Dart Herald and a DC7 -- and was flying The RJ staff also expressed pride in the turnaround plan; proof of that is the to three destinations: Beirut, Kuwait and serving the national carrier of Jordan and net profit in the first nine months of 2018, Cairo. promised to exert all the efforts needed which reached JD10.2 million.” He added Now its fleet counts 26 modern aircraft that to successfully reach RJ’s goals, and that RJ has all the ingredients needed to be fly to 45 cities spread over four continents. thus raise the airline’s name high and successful and move to a brighter future. Eight destinations are still suspended maintain its distinguished international He noted that RJ will keep improving for security reasons: Damascus, Aleppo, and regional reputation as an important its services, facilitate travel procedures Sanaa, Aden, Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata and contributor to the Kingdom’s economy, to and develop employees’ skills by training Mosul. the local community, and as an employer them according to the best customer- The next five years will see the launch of of choice, by virtue of being the pillar of service standards, in addition to relying new stations, the renewal of short- and air transportation in Jordan that aims on technology in all fields, in line with medium-range fleet and the addition of 3 at becoming the number one choice for international airlines. to 4 new aircraft, which will bring the total travelers in the Levant. number of 30 modern airliners. Pichler said that the strategic objective of RJ has been receiving Hashemite support Royal Jordanian is to position itself as the The number of passengers increased from since its establishment. His Majesty King No. 1 carrier in the Levant. This will be done 87,000 in 1964 to 3.250 million by the end Hussein's constant backing played a key by strengthening the three main pillars of of this year; the number of yearly flights role in the progress witnessed by the airline the 5-year turnaround plan: sustainable grew from 4,000 to almost 35,000 over the and helped it boost its competitiveness at profitability that attracts the capital market period. Revenues also went up from JD1 regional and international levels. and targets increasing operating margins million in 1964 to JD660 million expected at in the coming five years; being a consumer the end of this year. His Majesty King Abdullah II continues to champion by thinking of customers first; support Royal Jordanian, given the leading being the employer of choice, which On this special occasion, RJ expressed national role that the flag carrier plays attracts and retains talented and skilled gratitude to its employees and customers in connecting Jordan to the world and workforce and rewards performance. and celebrated its 55th anniversary with its strategic significance in serving the The airline keeps revisiting its route them through different activities. country. network to enhance connectivity through Pichler said that RJ greatly appreciates its On the occasion, President/CEO Stefan RJ’s hub in Amman and will simplify the current and retired employees, and praised Pichler expressed the airline’s appreciation fleet and thus make future growth easier. the role they played over the past years in for the Kingdom's and the Jordanian building and developing the company. He government's support to RJ. Pichler added that RJ will keep offering thanked the RJ employees, who distinguish super-low fares to retain loyal customers themselves in various fields in the aviation Pichler said that Royal Crown, which is an and gain new ones; passengers will also industry, making Royal Jordanian proud of RJ brand, is a very strong and powerful see improved services and a seamless its staff whose excellent skills are on par symbol that plays a great role in taking travel experience. with those of their global peers.
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n OSLO n ST. PETERSBURG n STOCKHOLM
n ABERDEEN n EDINBURGH GLASGOW n n COPENHAGEN n NEWCASTLE n GDANSK MOSCOW MANCHESTER n n n BERLIN AMSTERDAM n nBrussels LONDON n n FRANKFURT nLille BRUSSELS n nStrasbourg nChampagne PARIS n Rennes n nLorraine nLe Mans n VIENNA n ZURICH nNantes Verona n n BUCHAREST Poitiers n GENEVA n Trieste n nBordeaux Turinn Genoan nBologna Lyon n Pisa n nAncona Toulon n Florencen
n ROME n Bari n BARCELONA Naples n ISTANBUL n n MADRID nBrindisi n Lamezia Terme Palermo n n ATHENS nCatania ALGIERS n n TUNIS
n LARNACA
n TRIPOLI AMMAN n MISRATA n n BENGHAZI
n KHARTOUM
EUROPE & NORTH AFRICA
Royal Jordanian destination Codeshare destination
Local RJ Agents
Bucharest Brindisi, Bologna, Bari, Amsterdam Moscow Algiers Catania, Florence, Genoa, +31 23 555 5230 +7 495 933 7161 +213 21 675621 Milan, Naples, Palermo, +7 499 246 8670 +213 21 675622 Athens Reggio Calabria, Pisa, +30 210 9242 600 Nicosia Tripoli Aberdeen, Copenhagen, Lamezia Terme, Turin, +357 2 246 0044 +218 21 444 1565 Brussels Edinburgh, Glasgow, Trieste, Venice, Verona +218 21 444 2453 +322 512 7070 Paris Newcastle, Manchester, via Rome +33 1 42 65 99 91 Tunis Frankfurt Oslo, Stockholm +33 1 42 65 99 80/ 84 +49 69 69050 941 +216 71 351390 via London Heathrow SNCF MOBILITÉS +49 69 231 853 Prague & Bratislava Aix en Provence Tgv (Qxb), Geneva Angers St. Laud (Qxg), +420 261 21 9316- 19 Avignon Tgv (Xzn), Bordeaux +41 22 817 4802 St. Jean (Zfq), +41 22 817 4803 Rome St. Petersburg, Kazan, Champagne Tgv (Xiz), Le Mans +39 06 478 7055 Krasnodar,Ufa Istanbul (Zln), Lille (Xdb), Lorraine Tgv +39 06 478 7057 via Moscow (Xzi), Lyon (Xyd), Marseille +90 212 231 909 Vienna (Xrf), Montpellier (Xpj), Nantes London +43 1 513 3036 (Qjz), Nimes (Zyn), Poitiers +44 20 7878 6300 Amman, Aqaba (Xop), Rennes (Z!), St Pierre Des Corps (Xsh), Strasbourg via Istanbul Madrid (Xwg), Toulon (Xzv), Valence +34 91 542 8006 Sarajevo, Sofia, Budapest, Milan Tgv (Xhk), Bruxelles-midi (Zyr) via Istanbul via Paris
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SEATTLE n
MINNEAPOLIS n
OTTAWA n n MONTREAL TORONTO n CHICAGO n n DETROIT* SALT LAKE CITY n OMAHA n INDIANAPOLIS n n BUFFALO n BOSTON CLEVELAND n DENVER n n NEW YORK SAN FRANCISCO n DAYTON n n PITTSBURGH KANSAS CITY n n COLUMBUS n PHILADELPHIA n WICHITA n BALTIMORE LAS VEGAS ST LOUIS CINCINNATI n n n n LOUISVILLE n LOS ANGELES n n RICHMOND n ALBUQUERQUE n TULSA n KNOXVILLE SANTA ANA n NASHVILLE n n RALEIGH n PHOENIX OKLAHMOMA C n CHARLOTTE n SAN DIEGO n n MEMPHIS EL PASO n LITTLE ROCK n TUCSON n ATLANTA n DALLAS n
AUSTIN n n HOUSTON n ORLANDO TAMPA n
n MIAMI
NORTH AMERICA
Royal Jordanian destination Codeshare destination
Local RJ Agents Albuquerque, Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, USA Reservations Buffalo, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, +1 212 949 0050 Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Montreal, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Dayton, Denver, El Paso, San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago +1 773 686 1301 Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas Seattle, Tampa, Toronto, City, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Washington (Dca) Montreal +1 514 631 2403 Little Rock, Los Angeles, via New York Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Dallas via Detroit New York Minneapolis, Nashville, New Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles +1 212 949 0060 Orleans, New York - LaGuardia, via London Omaha, Orlando, Ottawa, Boston, Dallas, Miami Philadelphia, Phoenix, via Paris Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond, Dallas, Miami via Madrid St Louis, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Ana, Seattle, Tampa, Toronto, Tucson, Tulsa, Washington, Wichita via Chicago * Flights to Detroit operate via Montreal from mid September
to mid June