Amman, Aug. 22 (Petra) -- Royal Jordanian Airlines and Air China signed a memorandum of understanding in Beijing on the sidelines of His Majesty King Abdullah II’s visit to China.
According to a Royal Jordanian statement Saturday, the memorandum aims to strengthen and develop air transport cooperation between Jordan and China, expand commercial and operational cooperation, enhance the airlines’ competitiveness in global markets, and pave the way for further cooperation, including the launch of new air routes.
Under the memorandum, Royal Jordanian and Air China will explore opportunities for codeshare agreements on several key routes and leverage their respective hubs in Amman and Beijing to offer passengers broader travel options and more efficient, seamless connections.
The two carriers will also cooperate in several commercial areas, including interline agreements, product and service training, brand promotion, and enhanced operational support. This includes ground handling, air cargo, and in-flight catering at their Amman and Beijing hubs, supporting high-standard air services.
Royal Jordanian Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Samer Majali said the signing of the memorandum represents an important milestone in the airline’s strategy to strengthen its presence in China and the Far East, stressing the importance of Air China as a strategic partner.
"Beijing represents a major gateway to broader Asian markets, while Amman serves as a key hub for the Levant region. By strengthening our commercial cooperation and exploring future codeshare opportunities, we seek to expand Royal Jordanian’s network, provide passengers with smoother connectivity options, and support the success of the planned direct air route between the two capitals," Majali said.
According to the statement, Qu Guangji, General Manager of China National Aviation Holding Corp. and President of Air China, said Royal Jordanian and Air China have well-established cooperation and broad prospects for further developing their partnership. He said the two national carriers are working to build a strong air link between Jordan and China.
Qu said Air China would provide full support to Royal Jordanian in launching nonstop direct flights between Amman and Beijing. He expressed the company’s desire to continue strengthening its partnership with Royal Jordanian in a way that would help boost tourism, business, and cultural exchanges between Jordan and China and capitalize on opportunities for joint development.
The signing of the memorandum represents an important step in strengthening aviation cooperation between Jordan and China and gives fresh momentum to the development of the air transport market in both countries.
Building on the memorandum, Royal Jordanian and Air China will continue expanding their areas of cooperation and developing their partnership to help establish a more accessible and efficient "air bridge" that supports travel and people-to-people connectivity while strengthening economic and commercial ties and cultural and tourism exchanges between Jordan and China.
//Petra// AF
