Royal Wings / January-February 2016 by Spafax

ROYAL JORDANIAN AIRLINES MAGAZINE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016

Prince Ali

The next FIFA President?

Rome’s famous film landmarks 100 years of America’s National Parks Turkey’s capital Ankara revealed

welcome

ear guests, I welcome you on board our fl ight and wish you an enjoyable journey in the care of our crew members. I hope our services will be up to your satisfaction, and the reason you will always choose to travel on board RJ. Firstly I would like to wish you a Happy New Year! I wish to reassure you that RJ, which celebrated its 52nd anniversary on 15 December, continues to exert all efforts to keep improving its air and ground services, while continuing to introduce new, modern aircraft to secure your comfort. This enables us to compete with successful regional and international airlines. A look at RJ’s history helps you see the rapid development it achieved over its five decades, in terms of diversity of services and modernization of the travelling procedures – from the moment passengers book their tickets until they leave our aircraft. RJ is a real success story. It was always capable of overcoming challenges with determination, working hard to ensure a bright future. This is corroborated by figures comparing its performance in the year it was established with today. The hard work paid off; now in its 52nd year, our company is one of Jordan’s most important economic pillars. RJ occupies a prominent position in the Jordanian economy in terms of assets, revenues, human resources and services provided to different sectors. This is especially relevent to tourism and import and export, bringing in much needed hard currency. At the same time, the airline spreads Jordanian culture to the world, and is a medium that connects people being part of its vision and strategic goals since its establishment. In 1964, Alia – as RJ was then named – was operating just two aircraft (Dart Herald and DC7), had 250 employees and was flying only to Kuwait, Cairo and Beirut, and achieved modest results.

That year, it transported less than 100,000 passengers. Now, RJ operates a fleet of 27 modern aircraft serving 56 destinations on four continents, transporting millions of passengers. These achievements are due to the efforts of the trained and qualified employees in the airline industry, including pilots, engineers, technicians, in-fl ight attendants and frontline staff. They all work hard to maintain the company’s prominent position among the leading international carriers of the oneworld alliance, which RJ became part of in 2007. Royal Jordanian will continue to improve its services, renew its fleet and broaden its route network to better serve its customers. In 2015, the company started reaching destinations in the region (Tabuk, Najaf and Ankara) and in Asia (Jakarta), followed by Guangzhou, China’s busiest trade hub. We are confident that you, our valued customers, can feel the efforts we exert for your satisfaction and confidence. Your wellbeing is our top goal, part of Jordan’s reputation as a hospitable country that thrives under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II.

Captain Suleiman Obeidat President & CEO

Photos: The new Tate Modern wing © Hayes Davidson and Herzog & de Meuron; Ammann citadel © Jordan Tourism Board; HRH Prince Ali © Prince Ali Al Hussein 2015; Trevi Fountain © Lisa S/Shutterstock

take off

12 Happy new year Looking ahead to 2016 with events and new venues around the world, including Tate Modern’s new wing in London and Asia’s firstever animation theme park

14 Jordan products Discovering the mouthwatering combination of Medjool dates and Belgian chocolate, a speciality of The Delights Shop in Amman

24 The Prince of football How HRH Prince Ali of Jordan pioneered the development of grassroots football in Asia, and his bid for presidency of FIFA, the sport’s world governing body

17 The Jordan Pass The new money-saving tourist pass for visitors to the Kingdom’s major sights

19 RJ Tours: Beirut Getting the most out of the vibrant Mediterranean city, from the Roman baths to its palm-fringed Corniche

28 Rome on film A walking tour of Italy’s capital through locations of famous films, from the Trevi Fountain in Roman Holiday to the Lungotevere in Spectre

21 Stopover: Ankara Two days in the Turkish capital, including its preshistoric treasures and Atatürk’s mausoleum

32 Awesome America Celebrating the centenary of America’s National Parks service, a collection of natural wonders from the Florida Everglades to the Grand Canyon

36 Onboard RJ All about the airline, including a look back at RJ’s history, travel tips, interviews, destination maps, inflight entertainment and much more

Editor Emma Levine emma.levine@spafax.com Art Director Robin Castle Sub Editor Tom Cassidy Production Manager Henrietta Hurll Bridge over the River Tiber to Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome

Editor in Chief Richard Rawlinson richard.rawlinson@spafax.com Account Manager Ed Oppe Royal Jordanian Director in Charge Muna Eses

Contributors

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Emma Levine Sports-loving Emma has travelled and lived in lesser-known parts of Asia for 20 years, documenting local sporting culture for her books and TV series. Now London based, she is an editor, writer and photographer, and a lifelong supporter of Bradford City FC.

Pat Yale A freelance travel writer specialising in Turkey, Pat is the author of the online guidebook turkeyfromtheinside.com. Currently writing a book about Gertrude Bell’s travels in Turkey, she lives in a restored cave house in Göreme, Cappadocia with many cats.

The opinions expressed in this magazine are the writers’ and are not necessarily endorsed by Royal Jordanian Airlines Your comments are welcomed to: Director In Charge, Royal Jordanian Airlines, PO Box 302, Amman, 11118, Jordan royalwingsmag@rj.com rj.com Cover photo: HRH Prince Ali Al Hussein This page: Castel San’Angelo © Viacheslav Lopatin/Shutterstock

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‘Pompeii – A Roman City’ Montreal 6 February5 September At the height of the Roman Empire, the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum

Udderbelly

were destroyed by a huge eruption from Mount Vesuvius, burying streets and houses in volcanic

Hong Kong to 14 February

rubble for 15 centuries. At the Montreal Museum

The purple upside-down cow has been a familiar sight on London’s South Bank and

of Fine Arts, the major exhibition Pompeii – A

at the Edinburgh Fringe festival since 2009, hosting a summer-long extravaganza.

Roman City features artefacts from these

Now the huge eye-catching venue, inside which is a 410-seat arena, heads over to

discoveries, including mosaics and statues,

Hong Kong – its first trip to Asia. Like its British events, there’s a busy programme

shedding an incredible light on public and private

with everything from edgy circus acts, comedy, music and cabaret to kids’ events.

life way back in 79 A.D.

Happy New Year! We welcome 2016 with a range of new venues, unique events and celebrations around the world 50th Vermont Maple Festival

Movie Animation Park Studios

St Albans 22-24 April Vermont has celebrated the Maple Festival for 50 years, an

Ipoh July

event which has been

Asia’s first-ever

a huge hit for visitors

animation theme

from throughout the

park opens

USA and around the world. After all, it’s not

UEFA Euro 2016

only the New England

this summer, 200km north of Malaysia’s capital

state’s deep russets

France 10 June-10 July

Kuala Lumpur.

and crimsons of its

Held every four years, this year’s European football

The 52-acre park

maple trees, but the

championship has already thrown up some

boasts the hair-

syrup it produces – this

surprises. The 24 teams to have qualified for this

raising Megadrop

festival traditionally

month-long tournament, which is played in different

and a car and bike

takes place to celebrate

cities around France, include surprise qualifiers

stunt show, plus

the first harvest of the

Wales, Iceland, Albania and Northern Ireland.

the Dreamworks

year. It takes place

The 2014 World Cup semi-finalists, Netherlands,

Adventure Zone

in St Albans, 100km

however, failed even to reach these group stages.

where children can

southeast of Montreal.

It’s anyone’s guess who will make the final

meet their favourite

in the Stade de France on 10 July.

movie characters.

new year

Tate Modern’s new wing London 17 June It’s one of the world’s finest collections of modern art, located in a former power station on the Thames that opened in 2000. Its huge gallery space is set to be even larger from June when the new wing opens; this 64m-high building, adjoining the south of the main gallery, has a striking exterior in perforated brick latticework. It will hold galleries, performances spaces, landscaped piazzas

Photos: Udderbelly stage courtesy of Underbelly; chained dog, mosaic. Pompeii, House of Orpheus; Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli (MANN); Slovakia v Spain © Chema Moya / EFE/Press Association Images; The new Tate Modern © Hayes Davidson and Herzog & de Meuron; Chuck Berry’s Cadillac, gift of Chuck Berry; Vatican © Sandro Bedessi/Fototeca ENIT; Dubai Parks image courtesy Dubai Parks

and a top-floor terrace.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture Washington late 2016 When President Barack Obama opens this groundbreaking museum in autumn, it will be the culmination of a decade-long fund-raising campaign and mammoth building project. The venue exhibits a striking collection depicting the history of African American culture – including a segregated railcar and Check Berry’s 1973 red convertible. In its 10 galleries, including themes of Slavery and Freedom, Visual Arts and Musical Crossroads, many of the artefacts have been borrowed from personal collections.

Dubai Parks & Resorts

Fairmont Amman

Dubai October

Catholic Church Jubilee

The UAE ups its game for family-friendly attractions this year,

Amman

with a complex of four new amusement parks in the Jebel Ali district

Mid 2016

of Dubai. The first to open is IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world’s

One of many

largest indoor theme park with Cartoon Network, Lost Valley

prestigious hotels

Dinosaur Adventure, Marvel and IMG Boulevard in a 1.5m-square-

opening in Jordan’s

foot temperature-controlled space. Opening by October are also

capital this year,

Bollywood Dubai, inspired by India’s colourful film industry, and

the 300-room

Legoland Dubai, with creations from the iconic Danish toy bricks.

Fairmont Amman brings a touch

Rome

more glamour to

8 December-20 November

the city. In addition

Pope Francis announced that

to its luxurious

this year will be an Extraordinary

guestrooms and

Jubilee Year for the church,

the Fairmont Gold

named a ‘Holy Year of Mercy’,

suite (dubbed

prioritising forgiveness and

a ‘hotel within a

mercy. It began on 8 December

hotel’), there’s an

2015, the 50th anniversary of

800-square-meter

the end of the Second Vatican

ballroom and an

Council, and ends on the Feast of

even larger area for

Christ the King, on 20 November.

private events. It’s

During the year, it’s estimated

located next to the

that more than 25 million

Fifth Circle at the

tourists will visit the Vatican.

heart of the capital.

Sweet treats in store

The Delights Shop is focused on creating healthy treats using natural Medjool dates from the Jordan Valley,

Zeid Kawar, owner of The Delights Shop, explains how combining Mejdool dates with Belgian chocolate is a recipe for success

combined with exquisite Belgian chocolate. We wanted to do something completely different using the very traditional staple of Arabic culture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and then we had some real fun experimenting with the recipes by using Belgian chocolate. The Delights Shop was first opened in 2001 in Sweifieh as a retail outlet for the Progressive Agricultural Investment Company, our family plantation cultivating Medjool dates. Today there are 9,600 date palms on eight plantations. We currently have three stores: our flagship branch in the commercial area of Abdoun, which opened in 2007, plus later we opened outlets in City Mall and Taj Mall. We produce many delicious varieties. Among the most popular are the Lite Delights: dates stuffed with walnuts, almonds or mandarin, among other fillings. Our Dark and White Delights are filled with

jordan products

a selection of Dark Delights, beautifully packaged

The Delightful Cookie Jar, with ingredients for you to bake your own

all natural and home-made ingredients, such as natural

mint paste, and then dipped

White Delights, reminiscent of traditional Arabic breakfasts

in either dark or white Belgian chocolate. The use of white

“We source all our dates from our farms in the Jordan Valley”

chocolate was reminiscent of traditional Arabic breakfasts,

a rather simple process that

as dairy and dates are a great

needs care and dedication.

nutritional combination. We also created more unusual products: the Mini

packaging, over which we take

Delights are bite-sized puréed

great care. After all, beautiful

dates infused with natural

products need to be beautifully

flavours such as rosewater,

presented and packaged;¬

cardamom or chilli, then

it’s like putting on your best

dipped in chocolate.

clothes for a special occasion.

Another range is the

Our biggest priority is to

Delightful Cookie Jar – a

franchise outside Jordan and

wholesome jar of dry organic

take the Delights Shop to as

and gluten-free ingredients to

many countries as possible.

bake at home. We take great pride in being

So far we have had limited export sales, however we sold

additive- and preservative-free

to markets such as the UK,

and we use no added sugars.

Spain, Czech Republic, France,

Our family business is date harvesting, and we source all

Lebanon and the UAE. With such a delicious and

our dates exclusively from our

healthy product I would love

farms in the Jordan Valley.

to have a kiosk in all the major

The dates are handpicked

It’s not only about the sweets, but also about the

malls in the region. I feel the

and cleaned, pitted, and then

work and passion that has

hand-dipped into the chocolate

been put into creating such a

before being rolled into various

healthy, tasty product should

flavours, all by the sous chef

not be limited to Amman.

and his assistants. It’s actually

thedelightsshop.com

Tel. +962 3 203 9100 E-mail: info@adc.jo

Fax. +962 3 203 9110

jordan The Jordan Pass is great for visitors to save time and money when travelling to nearly 40 of the country’s best-known sights. The new Jordan Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ scheme is the best way for visitors to maximise their Jordan experience during a visit to the Kingdom. Perks of the pass include skipping the ticketing queues, and free entry into Jordan’s best destinations, including Petra. It also waives the tourist visa fees, if the Jordan Pass is purchased before arrival to Jordan, and visitors are staying at least three nights. The range of attractions available to pass-holders is vast and varied, from natural beauty to biblical history and medieval artistry. Explore the ancient city of Petra, crammed with rock-hewn treasures, and the poker-straight Roman columns at Jerash. Umm al-Rasas, which dates back to 7th century BC, has previous excavated mosaics from two local churches. For unique natural beauty, Wadi Rum shows off the deep red sandstone mountains rising from the

smartphone and shown at each

desert floor. In the heart of the

venue for instant entry.

capital is the Roman theatre and Umayyad Palace complex

of further promoting the

at Amman’s hilltop citadel.

country’s wonders. Mr. Nayef

This sightseeing package

The Jordan Pass

The pass is seen as a way

Unveiling a new scheme helping visitors to get the most from the country’s top sights

H. Al Fayez, the Minister of

comes in three options, all

Tourism and Antiquities,

of which include the visa

explains: “The importance

waiver, downloadable digital

of the Jordan Pass is to save

brochures and free entry to

tourists time, money, and

the attractions. The variation

stress during their visits around

in pricing depends on many

the country, giving them the

nights you wish to stay at Petra

ability to make the most out of

(from a 1-day visit to 3 days).

their trips. Through this pass

The pass costs between 70 JD

we are reflecting the hospitality

($99) and 80 JD ($113).

of the Jordanian people; a

It’s easy to use: once

large characteristic of what

advance online payment has

makes Jordan such a unique

been made, the receipt and PDF

destination”.

of the pass will immediately be emailed. This can then be printed or downloaded onto a

For more inFormation on the pass, visit www.jordanpass.jo

rj tours

Beirut and beyond Explore the diverse charms of Lebanon with RJ tours

Photos: Beirut waterfront © Diak/Shutterstock; cedar in snow © Walid Nohra/Shutterstock; Roman ruins © Nathings/Shutterstock; Sidon castle © Henryk Sadura/Shutterstock

Whether you want a short break or a longer sightseeing holiday, RJ tours of Beirut and Lebanon will help you get the most of this fascinating capital city and the surrounding country. Beirut attracts visitors with 2

everything from restaurants

and museums to the sheer buzz of its scenic streets and

with hip galleries, restaurants 4

resort vibe of its coastline.

RJ tours range from

and clubs in colonial-era

afternoon excursions lasting

Beyond the capital are ancient

buildings. The ancient soul of

just a few hours to week-long

cities such as Byblos and Sidon

the city can be experienced at

private tours enabling you

[4], and ski resorts on the

the National Museum of Beirut,

to get to know Beirut and

Mount Lebanon range. Beirut

one of the Middle East’s best

destinations such as Byblos.

has been called the ‘Paris of the

archaeological showcases

Other Lebanese highlights

East’ due to its French Mandate

offering everything from

include Sidon, down the coast

architecture, and Lebanon itself

mosaics, ceramics and coins to

from Beirut. The port city’s

is dubbed the ‘Switzerland of

bronze Phoenician statues.

castle stands on a small island

the Mediterranean’ due to its

is a reminder why Lebanese

For an even better idea of

mountainous landscapes [2].

cuisine is famous around the

Lebanon’s history, visit Byblos,

mainland by a roadway. Inland

world. By day, wander around

the UNESCO World Heritage

from the coast is the fairytale

break, you’re still spoiled

the compact city’s streets

Site up the coast from Beirut.

palace of Beiteddine perched

for choice. A stroll along the

to take in its rich past and

Offering authentic souks and

on the valley overlooking the

Corniche promenade at sunset

present, from the Roman Baths

pretty cobbled streets around

village of Deir el Qamar. This

affords a glimpse of Beirut in

[3] and Martyrs’ Square to

the fishing harbour, it’s one

Ottoman-era treasure, with its

all its glory [1]. Dinner in one of

Downtown’s souks (markets)

of the oldest continuously

courtyards and fountains, rises

the many mezze restaurants

and cafes in the vibrant Hamra

inhabited cities in the world

out of the tree-lined mountains

neighbourhood.

and, over the past 7,000

of the Chouf district.

If you’re sticking to a city

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years, has hosted civilizations

in the sea connected to the

From dining to sunbathing,

bohemian Beirut are Rue

including the Phoenicians,

from skiing to history tours,

Armenia in Mar-Mikhael and

Persians, Romans, Crusaders

Lebanon is a Mediterranean

Rue Gouraud in Gemmayzeh,

and Ottomans.

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itinerary

stopover

AnkArA Often overshadowed by glamorous Istanbul, Turkey’s capital Ankara has too long been overlooked as a stopover destination. Alongside the blockbuster Museum of Anatolian Civilisations, it offers picturesque streets of renovated Ottoman houses, interesting small mosques, glitzy antique shops and inviting cafes, as well as a cluster of smaller museums covering everything from technology to textiles. No trip to Ankara would be complete without a visit to Anıtkabir, the monumental tomb-memorial to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Turkey’s first president and the man who made the inland city the capital of the new Turkish republic in 1923.

Day 1 Our first essential stop is the

gözleme (filled crepe) in the

place to grab coffee and a cake

selling day-to-day necessities,

amazing Museum of Anatolian

nearby Zenger Pas¸a Konag ˘ ı, a

before strolling back through

and newer places selling

Civilisations. Newly renovated,

ramshackle house-museum

the castle and exiting again.

clothes and souvenirs. Mingle

it showcases the finds from

whose top-floor dining room

On the left, a colourful

with the in-crowd over a thick

many of Turkey’s neo-Classical

offers a sweeping view over

line-up of stalls sell Turshish

Turkish coffee and a nargile

archaeological sites [1], inside

the city.

favourites: pistachios, walnuts

(waterpipe) in the delightful

and dried apricots. From here,

Gramofon Kafé, which is

Photos: city view © Muratart/Shutterstock; ancient art © Muratart/Shutterstock; food © Divan Cukurhan;

buildings that started life

Beyond the castle’s far gate

as a 15th-century bedesten

is the Alaaddin Camii (mosque),

head downhill, past the many

packed with vintage record

(market hall) and han (inn for

built using stones gathered

antique shops, toward the

players, radios and vinyl

travelling salesmen). On display

from abandoned Roman sites.

Aslanhane Camii mosque,

records.

here are wonderful bronze

The mosque’s high walls are

to view the wooden ceiling

cauldrons of the Urartians,

accessible, offering breath-

supported by huge wooden

is Çukurhan, a restored

cuneiform-inscribed tablets of

taking views – but take care,

columns, each topped with a

17th-century Ottoman inn

the Assyrians and exquisitely

there are no railings.

reused Roman capital.

where travelling salesmen

carved bronze deer statues

Inside the gate is the

From the nearby Ahielvan

At the top of the hill

and their pack animals

of the Hittites, as well the

delightful And Café, a

Cami mosque, follow

stayed. It houses the Rahmi

Çatalhöyük murals, some of

smart and stylish stop with

Odunpazarı Sokak back uphill

M Koç Museum, dedicated

the oldest ever found.

spectacular views. It’s a great

past a mix of small shops

to transport and technology

Ankara is a hilly city and the museum sits atop a slope leading up to the walls

(closed Mondays). The 1

courtyard of the gorgeous Divan Çukurhan Hotel, nearby,

of Ankara Castle, complete

contains an atmospheric

with soaring clock tower. The

restaurant [2], perfect for

castle is now a residential area

a romantic end to the day.

whose crumbling Ottoman

In February the hotel is opening

housing is being restored to

Safranhan, a larger restaurant

serve as shops and cafés.

in another restored inn behind

Feeling peckish? Pause for a

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itinerary

Day 2 Today’s trip covers more

busy weekends. There's more

of the city. Ankara’s public

availability during the week.

transport can be a little tricky

Before leaving Hamamönü

Not far away, Anıtkabir, the huge memorial to Atatürk, is best reached by taxi. Come

for non Turkish-speakers to

inspect the pretty mid-15th-

here to absorb some of the

navigate, but it's easy to use

century Karacabey Cami

reverence in which Turkey’s

the city’s reasonably priced

(mosque) with its fine fluted

founding father is still held.

ubiquitous yellow taxis.

minaret and domes [3], and

Outside in the courtyard the

the small house where Mehmet

high-stepping guards keep

most impressive collection of

Akif Ersoy penned the words

watch [5]. Republic Day (29

hand-woven carpets although

to Turkey’s national anthem.

October) and the anniversary

Ankara is home to Turkey’s

they’re easy to miss because

Hamamönü, a vibrant district

Nearby, the enormous white

of Atatürk’s death (10

the museum housing them

of newly rebuilt Ottoman

monument to a particularly

November) sees ceremonial

is called the Vakıf Eserleri

houses.

fat Ankara cat is guaranteed

activities. Then take a final taxi

to raise a smile.

up to the castle, and round off

Müzesi (Foundation Collections

On Sundays locals come

Museum). To find it, take a taxi

here to tuck in to blowout

Afterwards hail a cab to

to the Ankara Opera House

brunches of menemen (cooked

the 15th-century Hacı Bayram

kebab in the creakingly

founded by Atatürk – and if

eggs) [6], local cheeses, cold

Veli Cami, Ankara’s most

atmospheric Kınacızade

you're there in April, check out

meats, olives, home-made

revered mosque, which stands

Konag ˘ ı, another renovated

the International Ankara Music

jams, fresh bread and lashings

on a platform affording a

Ottoman house. PAT YALE

Festival.

of çay (tea) – a serpme kahvaltı

panoramic view of the castle and

On a fine day, take a stroll

is specifically designed for

surrounding hills [4]. Beside it

around the fountains of Gençlik

sharing. Half the fun lies in

are the remains of a large temple

Park across the road to see

wandering around to pick

to the Roman emperor Augustus

how Ankara residents relax.

your ideal dining spot, which

with his many achievements

From there, take a taxi to

may be difficult to find at

inscribed on the wall.

your trip with a mouth-watering

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Photos: Kocatepe mosque © Damon Lynch/Shutterstock; castle © Muratart/Shutterstock; Anitkabir © Arda Savasciogullari/Shutterstock; menemen © Gorkem Demir/Shutterstock

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footbAll HRH Prince Ali of Jordan is a key player in world football, and his crucial bid to become FIFA president in February’s election could be his winning goal

Words

IFA governs the most popular sport in the world, and therefore it should be the leader in good governance,” said HRH Prince Ali bin al-Hussein in a recent interview. In May 2015, the 40-year-old Prince threw his hat into the ring for the FIFA presidential elections in a bid to topple Sepp Blatter – a man almost 40 years his senior, who had been president for 17 years and had stood unopposed since 2002. Blatter won the election but resigned three days later during a flurry of police investigations and highprofile arrests of other senior FIFA officials. With strong support of major football associations, the Prince announced that he would stand again – this time alongside four other candidates – in February’s special election. When Prince Ali’s nomination was first announced, there would have been many people around the world who had not previously heard his name.

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Yet for those in the world of football, especially in Asia, it would have come as no surprise. His name has been synonymous with the development of the game, ever since he became head of the Jordan Football Association in 1999, aged just 24. Age has certainly been no bar in his success, and by 2011 his stature rose to a seat on FIFA’s powerful Executive Committee as vice president. The son of the late King Hussein and Queen Alia of Jordan, and half-brother of King Abdullah II, this is a man with a wealth of world experience. After attending school in Amman, he went on to attend the prestigious Salisbury School in Connecticut, and trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, England, where all officers in the British Army are trained. It was here that he earned his military free fall parachute wings, and later served as a specialist parachutist in Jordan’s special forces. Perhaps it was his military training that has prepared him for the sporting battles ahead. j

TIMELINE OF HRH PRINCE ALI 1975

Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan is born, son of the late King Hussein and Queen Alia. 1993

Graduates from Salisbury School, USA 1994

Commissioned as officer at Sandhurst Military Academy, England 1999

Becomes head of Jordan Football Association 2011

Elected FIFA vice president 2012

Successfully campaigns for FIFA to lift the ban of the hejab 2012

Launches Asian Football Development Project May 2015

Loses to Sepp Blatter for the role of FIFA president September 2015

Following Blatter’s resignation in June, Prince Ali is nominated to stand as FIFA president February 2016

Election of FIFA president October 2016

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup held in Jordan

“Grassroots development is the most important thing,” says Prince Ali 26

Prince Ali has experienced football at all levels, from his prominent position in the football’s governing body, to developing the game in some of Asia’s most remote regions. Just one year after becoming FIFA vice president, he led a successful campaign in 2012 to end FIFA’s ban on the hijab (Islamic headcovering) in the women’s game. This was a huge cultural breakthrough which subsequently enabled promising teams such as Iran to participate in international competition – previously in 2011 they had been disqualified from an Olympic qualifying match in Jordan because their attire didn’t meet FIFA regulations. Also in 2012, Prince Ali founded the Asian Football Development Project (AFDP), a youth-

Photos: (previous pages) Prince Ali launches AFDP in the Philippines © AFDP; (this page) signing agreement with Zhang Jilong © AFC; Jordan national women’s team © Jordan Football Association; Prince Ali portrait © Jordan Football Association; girls playing in refugee camp © AFDP; signing football with the national team © Jordan Football Association

Prince Ali and Zhang Jilong sign the agreement between AFC and AFDP

The Prince with the Jordan women's national team

Prince Ali, head of the JFA

AFDP reaches out to young Muslim schoolgirls

Prince Ali with the Jordan team

focussed initiative that uses football as a powerful tool to encourage empowerment and social development in the world’s largest and most diverse continent. Their successful campaign, Football For All, reached out to schoolgirls wearing the hijab, enabling them to play football in public grounds for the first time. Also under the Prince’s guidance, the AFDP supported the launch of the under-16 women’s league in Palestine, and the launch of seven girls’ grassroots centres around Jordan. In Cambodia, AFDP works with teenage girls to fight human trafficking with football. One of Prince Ali’s most notable achievements is helping to win the vote for Jordan to host the 2016 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup, taking place in Amman, Irbid and Zarqa in October. Qualification rounds in the coming months will confirm the final 16 teams from around the world to participate in this major tournament. The Prince has admirers far and wide. In an interview last year with Royal Wings, Jordan’s national goalkeeper Amer Shafi had nothing but high praise. “Prince Ali has played an important role in the advancement of Jordanian football on a global level, even prior to taking on the position of FIFA vice president. He has always shown unrivalled support in developing the sport at local level, including women’s football, which has brought Jordanian football into the limelight. His position in FIFA representing Asia has elevated the prestige of the sport here. This has boosted the confidence of the national team and resulted in great achievements, including reaching the 2014 World Cup’s Asian Qualifiers.” With the Prince at the helm of the Jordan FA, the national team – ‘Al-Nashama’, meaning ‘The Chivalrous’ – has gone from strength to strength. 27

Most recently it beat the highly fancied Australia in the qualifiers for the Asian group stage of the 2018 World Cup. So what is his pledge for world football? “Grassroots development is the most important thing that we have. I’ve tried my best as the national association president in Jordan, where we had our own grassroots system in areas across the country. We have to give other countries the opportunities to do the same.” Even if Prince Ali doesn’t win the presidential election on 26 February, there is no doubting his commitment. He is a football man through and through: “I want to be the person who brings the best ideas for change and the person who implements them. Our fans and players deserve that, worldwide.”

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See the city through scenes of famous films, from the glamorous Three Coins in a Fountain to James Bondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spectre words

Adrian Mourby

felt I knew Rome long before I ever visited, and it wasn’t because of the ancient history we studied at school. It was because of the movies. The rococo Trevi Fountain was commissioned in 1629 by Pope Urban VIII, but it’s famous today because of La Dolce Vita (1960) and so many other films since. The 18th-century Spanish Steps were built with money bequeathed by a French diplomat so that Trinità dei Monti church could be linked to the square below, but it’s best known nowadays from its appearance in Roman Holiday (1953). There is no better place to start a cinematic tour of Rome than this gracious flight of steps, which provides a panoramic view south-west over the city. This was where Audrey Hepburn ate an ice cream incognito in Roman Holiday ; where Julia Roberts wandered in Eat Pray Love (2010); and where the coffin of the poet John Keats was carried in the film Bright Star (2009). It’s also, famously, where Matt Damon, as The Talented Mr Ripley (1999), pulled off one of his most audacious cons. Walking north from here along Via del Babuino towards Piazza del Popolo, I’ll pass Via Margutta, a small side street where the director Federico Fellini and the writer Truman Capote lived at different times, and where Gregory Peck’s character lodged in Roman Holiday. Also on the right – actually on the corner with Piazza del Popolo – is the glamorous Hotel de Russie where George Clooney and friends stayed while in Rome making Ocean’s Twelve (2004). The broad expanse of the piazza with its two i matching churches and central obelisk featured Trevi Fountain, in one of the great defining Italian films of the a starring role in many great films 1960s, La Dolce Vita. Escaping the ever-present photographers, Marcello Mastroianni and Anouk l The glamorous Aimée drove to this empty square one night Hotel de Russie (she at the wheel – and still wearing sunglasses). f Tom Hanks crossed also this piazza when visiting Bridge over the River Tiber St Maria del Popolo church in search of pagan and leading to Castel Christian symbolism in Angels and Demons (2009). j Sant’Angelo

From here I could walk up Pincian Hill to Villa Borghese Park, which also featured in Eat Pray Love and in Woody Allen’s To Rome With Love (2012) as the garden where Jesse Eisenberg and Ellen Page hook up, but instead I detour south towards the river Tiber. Here I can follow its southward course along Lungotevere (waterfront) a broad channel built in the 19th century to absorb the Tiber when it flooded. It was along here that James Bond recently raced his car in Spectre (2015) before pressing the ejector button, and also featured in the 2014 Oscar-winning fi lm The Great Beauty (La Grande Bellezza). If you continue south down Lungotevere you’ll pass the modern Ara Pacis museum designed by Richard Meir. (It’s a controversially modern building which hasn’t featured in any fi lms yet, but is so stylish it should.) From here I cross the Tiber on Ponte Umberto bridge and turn left in front of the Piazza dei Tribunali, which features, like so much of Rome, in Ocean’s Twelve. Then I’m suddenly in front of the mighty Castel Sant’Angelo, which finds its way into many fi lms, including Angels and Demons, and Plácido Domingo’s 1976 fi lm of Tosca, based on Puccini’s opera. It’s a massive rock of a building that was originally constructed as the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian. Crossing Piazza Pia I’m now at the top of Via della Conciliazione facing towards St Peter’s Basilica. It’s a long road along down which James Bond zoomed in Spectre followed by the high speed Mr Hinx before they both turned off sharply to the right (because no fi lming is allowed on actual church property in Rome). Rather than head towards the Vatican, I cross back over the Tiber on Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II and walk south down Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. You could find the bridge across the Tiber (Ponte Sisto) where Bond landed after he ejected from his car, some way south of here. Vittorio Emanuele II is another very long Roman street ideal for car chases (it served as such in Angels and Demons) but it’s also the site of the Santa Andrea della Valle church, which not only features in the 30

Temple of Esculapio nestled in Villa Borghese Park

Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II bridge, inaugurated in 1911

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Photos (previous pages) Trevi Fountain © Catarina Belova/Shutterstock; Hotel de Russie © Rocco Forte Hotels; Castel Sant’Angelo © Viacheslav Lopatin/Shutterstock; (this page) Temple of Esculapio © Sara Sangalli/Shutterstock; Ponte Vittorio © VitalyPeklich/Shutterstock; Paolo Cespedes fresco © Renata Sedmakova/Shutterstock; Piazza Navona © Renata Sedmakova/Shutterstock; Pantheon © Alfredo Cerra/Shutterstock

Paulo Cespedes’ 1571 fresco in Trinita dei Monti church

17th-century Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona

The Pantheon, temple for the Roman gods

Domingo version of Tosca but is where the original action of Tosca’s first act was set by Puccini. Turning left off this thoroughfare and bearing north along Corso del Rinascimento, I come to Piazza Navona, a beautiful baroque rectangular space that was built round an Ancient Roman race track (hence its shape). Its mighty Fountain of the Four Rivers featured in Angels and Demons as one of the Altars of Science, and in the 1963 Italian comedy film Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow as the view from Sophia Loren’s apartment. Here Matt Damon and Jude Law were at lunch in The Talented Mr Ripley when Philip Seymour Hoffman arrived in his car while making lewd comments about Italian women. Julia Roberts sat here too in Eat Pray Love in order to eat her ice cream and appear on film posters around the world. Leaving the piazza by Via del Salvatore and then Via Giustiniani, I arrive at Piazza della Rotonda and Pantheon, the great circular church of Ancient Rome that was completed by Emperor Hadrian in 126AD. It also featured in Ocean’s Twelve with Brad Pitt and Catherine ZetaJones’ characters meeting at a café here (something that at the time posed huge problems for crowd control in the piazza). Tom Hanks found a pivotal clue in Angels and Demons here and Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn passed by too. Bringing this movie tour to a close I stroll along Via del Seminario and across Via del Corso to the iconic Trevi Fountain, famed for its role in Three Coins in a Fountain (1954), Roman Holiday and La Dolce Vita, the film in which Anita Ekberg made screen history wading under its cascading waters. The scene was repeated in the 2014 romantic comedy Elsa and Fred in which Christopher Plummer took an ailing Shirley MacLaine to the fountain so she could achieve her greatest wish to play that scene for real. The city of Rome is even more romantic in real life, but take your cue from the movies and you won’t go far wrong. 31

merica’s National Park Service celebrates its centenary in 2016. Inaugurated by President Woodrow Wilson on 25 August 1916, the National Park System covers 409 sites and more than 84 million acres of the USA and its overseas territories. Besides its 59 national parks, it also encompasses historic sites, scenic trails, battlefields and nature reserves.

Yosemite National Park California

Everglades National Park Florida

With its giant sequoia trees, lofty waterfalls and towering granite monoliths, few places match Yosemite for sheer grandeur. It offers something for everyone, whether you prefer touring by car with occasional camera stops, gentle rambles through its fly to – San Francisco valley meadows and trails, best time to visit – open-air tram tours with late May and June park rangers, or extreme to see waterfalls at adventure such as rock their peak; July and climbing and wilderness September for touring hiking. and hiking

Spanning 1.5 million acres, the Everglades National Park is a best time wildlife-rich subtropical to visit – wilderness right on all year Miami’s doorstep. Most people would associate it with airboat rides and alligators, but it also has pinelands, hardwood hammocks (tree islands), mangrove swamps and coastal estuaries that can be explored by boat, in canoes and kayaks, by bike and on boardwalks. j fly to –

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Peter Ellegard

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Grand Canyon National Park Arizona At one mile deep and, in parts, up to 18 miles wide, the Grand Canyon is a 277-mile-long valley carved by the snaking Colorado River. Its canyon cliffs attract more than 4 million people a year; most visit the South Rim, reached by road and the Grand Canyon Railway, rather than the less-accessible and remote North Rim. The adventurous can hike or take mule trips down to the river. fly to – Phoenix

best time to visit – year-round for the South Rim, May to autumn for the North Rim

Yellowstone National Park Wyoming

Statue of Liberty New York City

The world’s first national park, established in 1872, Yellowstone contains half of the world’s geysers, alongside forests, grasslands and rivers. It is great for wildlife viewing, with grizzly bears, wolves and herds of bison among resident species. In winter, you can take rides to track wolves through the snow, amid trees coated in frozen steam from hot springs.

A gift from France to the US, the ‘Lady Liberty’ national monument has been a symbol of freedom and democracy at New York Harbor’s entrance since 1886. Ferries to Liberty Island also stop at the historic 27-acre immigration portal Ellis Island. You can buy tickets to the pedestal and museum, plus the crown platform atop the statue’s head. The view is amazing – well worth the 377-step climb.

America’s most visited national park is named for the mist that hangs over the vast range, its forested crest running along peaks ranging up to the 6,643ft-high Clingmans Dome mountain. Blue Ridge Parkway meanders 469 miles along the Appalachians Mountains from the Great Smokies to Shenandoah National Park.

fly to – New York

best time to visit – autumn for

fly to – Salt Lake City

best time to visit – year-round,

but winter is especially magical

best time to visit – any time of year

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tennessee Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia

fly to – Atlanta or Charlotte

spectacular foliage colours

Photos: (previous pages) Everglades National Park © Everglades NPS/G Gardner; Yoseminte Falls © DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc; (this page) Mather Point, Grand Canyon © Grand Canyon National Park; Pink Cone Geyser © Yellowstone National Park; Statue of Liberty © Victoria Lipov/Shutterstock; Smoky Mountains © Tennessee Department of Tourist Development; Death Valley National Park © Robert Holmes/ California Travel & Tourism Commission; Perry’s Victory Memorial, Ohio © NPS Photo; Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore © NPS Photo/Katrina George; Rio Grande © Rio Grande © Bureau of Land Management

Death Valley National Park California The driest place in North America, Death Valley also takes in the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere – Badwater Basin’s salt flats are 280 feet (85 metres) below sea level – while the searing 134F (57C) temperature recorded at Furnace Creek in July 1913 is the hottest ever measured on Earth. At Furnace Creek Resort, you can play on the world’s lowest golf course. Also in Death Valley, you can see the gnarled rock formations of Zabriskie Point, clamber over desert sand dunes and survey the valley from on high at Dante’s View. FLY TO – Los Angeles

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Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial Ohio

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Indiana

The world’s largest Doric column, this 352-foot (107-metre) stone monument commemorates the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813, when Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry captured a squadron of British warships. Its open-air observation deck is reached by elevator and gives sweeping views over western Lake Erie to Canada’s Pelee Island.

A little-known gem an hour’s drive from Chicago, its shifting sand dunes, eerie wetlands and tranquil forests feel a million miles from the Windy City – yet on clear days Chicago’s skyline can be seen across Lake Michigan. A haven for birds (352 species have been identified), its 15,000 acres take in 15 miles of the lake’s shore and 45 miles of trails.

FLY TO – Detroit

BEST TIME TO VISIT – May to October

FLY TO – Chicago

BEST TIME TO VISIT – spring to autumn

Rio Grande Texas The second-least visited of all the National Park System sites, this 196mile, canyon-flanked stretch of the Rio Grande river skirting the Mexican border was visited by just 321 people in 2014. It can be explored on a day excursion or a float trip of five to 10 days. With so few fellow paddlers, peace and solitude is guaranteed. FLY TO – Dallas

BEST TIME TO VISIT –

open daily all year, but flash floods possible from mid-July to October

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A world of stories

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A brief history of RJ Royal Plus rewards My life with RJ Travel tips Inflight entertainment Transit maps Destination maps Passenger info Fleet

onboard rj histoRy

network of global destinations flying more than three million passengers annually. December 15, 2015, marked the airline’s 52nd anniversary, which witnessed new

A brief history of RJ

milestones in its proud history. These developments include the launch of the RJ mobile application, which provides passengers with additional convenient options to manage their flights. Also new for 2015 were inaugural flights to Najaf,

A look back at 52 years of the national carrier, Royal Jordanian Airlines

Tabuk, Ankara and Jakarta, with other new destinations to follow in 2016. A remarkable milestone was witnessed when His Majesty King Abdullah II opened the new terminal at Queen Alia

International Airport (QAIA) in March 2013. Royal Jordanian transferred all its flights to this state-of-the-art terminal. The award-winning landmark designed by the British architects Foster & Partners includes a new Crown Lounge [3] for RJ Business

Established as Alia in 1963

Airport Duty Free Shops

new aircraft, including smaller

Class passengers and an

with a fleet of just three aircraft,

were established and

Embraer types, and reached

exclusive Crown check-in area.

Jordan’s national air carrier

Wings magazine – your inflight

new destinations such as

Royal Jordanian Airlines has

magazine now known as Royal

Munich and Zurich.

come a long way. Today, the

Wings – launched in 1977.

In 2005, RJ was the first

RJ is proud to be the national carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of

During the 1980s, the airline

Arab air carrier to be invited

Jordan. The airline is involved

aircraft serving destinations

acquired new aircraft, changed

to join oneworld, the leading

in many CSR (corporate

in the Middle East, Asia, Europe,

its name to Royal Jordanian,

quality global airline alliance.

social responsibility)

North America and Africa.

introduced new routes and

This meant collaboration

activies, supports local

continued to invest in its

with many other outstanding

artists and sponsors major

to acquire new aircraft and

workforce and technology.

airlines, including American

conferences. The airline’s

expand its network [1].

This was also the decade in

Airlines, British Airways

social responsibility is clearly

Its first flights to the Middle

which the first female pilot at

and Qantas, which boosted

mirrored in the mission and

East were to Beirut, Cairo,

RJ received the rank of captain

RJ’s international scope

values that govern Royal

Jeddah, and later to Kuwait,

– the first in the Middle East.

substantially.

Jordanian’s performance of

Doha, Tehran and Istanbul.

By the mid-’90s, there

airline boasts a fleet of modern

Initial success allowed Alia

Today, Royal Jordanian

its tasks and operations.

It then started operations

were more than 5,500 RJ staff

operates a modern fleet, one

to Europe, with destinations

worldwide. It carried more than

of the youngest in the world,

Amman, the vibrant hub of

including Rome, Paris, London

1.25 million passengers annually

including five state-of-the-art

the Middle East, connecting

and Athens.

and the freight on its cargo

Boeing 787 Dreamliners [2].

Jordan and the Levant with the

flights exceeded 66,000 tons.

These provide our onboard

world. It makes Jordan the key

guests with superior comfort

to the region and a gateway for

and luxury, and covers a wide

tourism, trade and investment.

After its prosperous start, the airline continued to expand. In 1973, the Amman

From the turn of the millennium to now, RJ acquired

Royal Jordanian flies from

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onboard rj My lIfe wIth RJ

My life with RJ RJ Director of Branding and Communications Muna Eses looks back on 30 remarkable years working at the airline

I still remember the call from

the boutique, and make sure

Maisa Toukan asking me to

all merchandise accorded

work at the Alia Boutique, which

with brand guidelines. I owe

sold branded merchandise for

my knowledge in branding

Royal Jordanian Airlines. It was

and visual communication to

just after my graduation with

the talented artist, Mr Farouk

a degree in Psychology and

Lambaz, who was Head of

Business Administration.

Communications and Branding.

‘I work at Royal Jordanian and

He was my role model.

I’ve heard about you from

Years later the boutique

a family friend,’ she said.

was closed, and I felt shattered

I declined her offer as it was not

as it had become part of who

the career path I was aspiring

I was. Thanks to Commercial

to. She was understanding but

Vice-President Dr Majdi Sabri,

persuaded me to join until I

I was relocated to the marketing

found my ‘dream job’. Little did

department, where I took charge

I know, the seeds of my dream

of the promotional material,

career were planted.

corporate gifts and events.

After just three years I

I will never forget the first

became the Manager, despite

day there, those paradoxical

being new at RJ. One of my

feelings – the fear of failing

missions was to modernise

coupled with hopes to succeed.

onboard rj My liFE WiTh RJ

Early 1990s at a tourism fair promoting RJ through the Alia Boutique booth

The first A340 aircraft added to the RJ fleet in 2002

The first World Economic Forum (WEF) sponsored by RJ, in 2007

Thanks to the support of colleagues, I grew and the second chapter of my career began when I was put in charge of the advertising section, on top of my existing duties. When a door shuts a window opens. My proudest achievements of that time

I am humbled to have served the national carrier of our great nation

include supporting events such as the WEF (World Economic Forum), SOFEX

This gave me an ocean of

On top of that, my team

hopefully will see the light soon.

(Special Operations Forces

knowledge and a feeling of

and I established RJ’s social

Exhibition), Jerash festival and

joy. During that phase, the RJ

media presence in 2011, being

of my committed, talented

the AACO (Arab Air Carriers

brand was uplifted: all RJ sales

at the forefront of airlines which

team. I am like a proud mother,

Organisation) conferences, plus

offices, stationery, fleet interior

understand the importance of

overjoyed to see them flourish

several RJ Annual Conferences.

design, and the website were

technological advances, and

on a daily basis. I am eternally

I also worked on the creation

redesigned to follow the new

being closer to passengers

grateful to them and confident

of brand platform campaigns

RJ brand guidelines, reflecting

through modern media.

they will succeed in their lives,

including ‘Journey in Royalty’

a contemporary appeal that is

and ‘Change is in the air’.

inspired by our heritage.

The sun rises to bring in new

One of our achievements also includes the re-opening,

As for the advertising part

All this is with the support

with God’s will. Working at RJ means being in

almost 15 years later, of the

an environment which provides

beginnings, and one blissful

of my work, brand platforms

boutique! ‘Hadiyah’ Gift Shop

employees with the knowledge,

morning came when Mr Hussein

were created until we reached

is the reincarnation of the Alia

skills and opportunities to fulfill

Dabbas, then Head of Sales

our platform today, ‘A World of

Boutique, and I never stopped

their dreams. RJ provides us

and Marketing, handed me the

Stories’, which focuses on the

believing in it as an important

with confidence to grow. I truly

duties of the RJ rebranding

joy of travel with RJ, before,

tool to maximise RJ brand

love Royal Jordanian, it has

project, ‘Simply Royal’.

during and after flight.

awareness.

been my family for 30 years

The RJ brand platform campaign, ‘The art of flying’, launched in 2010

Today, and under the

now, and I wish it all prosperity

guidance of Head of Sales,

in the future. I am humbled to

Marketing and Distribution,

have served the national carrier

Mr Zaker Majali, our main focus

of our great nation. I believe

is on digital marketing, direct

that life works in mysterious

marketing and activations,

ways: you never know when

which gives us the opportunity

opportunity comes knocking at

to be closer to our customers.

your door, it may be a dimming

Moreover, we have worked on

beacon of light or disguised in

re-evaluating the RJ brand

an unexpected form. I am glad

image in order to stay up to

to have grasped it and followed

date and competitive, which

the light along the way.

o n b o a r d r j T R av e l T i p s

how to prevent jet lag

RW writers and other regular fliers share tips to reduce the effects of jet lag after a long flight Be rested before you fly It helps to be fully rested

Take rest on board Get as much sleep as

before you travel. That way,

possible on board, wearing

flying overnight and arriving in

an eye mask and earplugs if

a different time zone is easier

possible. Avoid caffeine and

to deal with. Try to have your

alcohol, and drink plenty of

usual number of hours sleep

water to avoid dehydration.

in a 24-hour period.

Be aware of time zones It helps to prepare several

Watch movies Divide a long flight into two

or three films you’d like to see,

days before you fly by adjusting

and sleep between them. This

your sleep patterns. If you are

way you’ll be more relaxed and

flying east, try to get up and go

will look forward to watching a

to bed a couple of hours earlier,

film when you wake up.

and later if you’re flying west.

Reset your watch As soon as you board the

Try not to nap on arrival Keep going when you land,

even if you are feeling sleepy. If

plane, set your watch to the

you take a nap right away, you

local time at your destination.

run the risk of being awake all

Try not to think of the time

night and it can take days to get

‘back home’ – instead settle

used to the local time. Instead,

into getting your head around

keep going, be active and get

your new time!

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Photo courtesy of Royal Jordanian

O N B O A R D R J I N F L I G H T E N T E R TA I N M E N T

SHOWING ONBOARD Given its sedate and relaxing

right amount of wit and fun that

reputation, it’s no surprise

a blockbuster needs.

that gardening isn’t often

As one would expect from

the subject of big Hollywood

having visionary Scott at the

blockbusters. But in The

helm, the film looks gorgeous,

Martian, the new smash hit

with Jordan’s out-of-this-world

from legendary director Ridley

Wadi Rum desert landscape

Scott, Matt Damon plays

doubling as Mars. Back on

green-fingered botanist and

Earth, Kristen Wiig and Jeff

astronaut Mark Watney. When

Daniels lead NASA’s efforts

stranded alone on Mars, he

to find a way back to Watney,

must find a way to sustain

while Jessica Chastain is the

himself on the barren planet

commander whose mission led

until help can be sent to find

him to be marooned (Chastain

him. What follows is Watney’s

previously starred alongside

thrilling story of combining

Damon in Interstellar). Based

science with ingenuity to

on the bestseller of the same

start the ball rolling, with his

name, The Martian is a smart,

progress delivered to a diary

fun and funny adventure of

camera in a way that injects the

plantetary proportians.

The Martian

OUR GUY IN INDIA Join presenter Guy Martin on a 1,000-mile motorbike trip across India, uncovering a rarely-seen side of the vast country as he travels to one of the world’s most hair-raising motorcycle races. Martin begins his journey in Delhi, where a market trader sells him a classic Royal Enfield bike, complete with a traditional Hindu blessing. In this eventful first episode, he rides with an Indian biker gang, stops off at Asia’s biggest truck yard, and has some rodent company while he sleeps waiting for a late train. The 34-year-old Martin is no stranger to bikes – he has competed in the Isle of Man TT race, the Ulster Grand Prix and the North West 200. The programme reveals his infectious passion for transport plus India’s beauty.

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Arab Airlines: Where Hospitality is Home Did you know that 50 years ago Arab airlines carried around 2 million passengers? This year, AACO members will be serving 8,200% more passengers than in 1965! The Arab Air Carriers' Organization (AACO) is the regional association of Arab airlines. It aims at serving and protecting airlines’ common interests and at supporting their quest in providing the best services to the customer by being a catalyst for their cooperation.

50 Years: A Catalyst For Cooperation Turning Gold “ AACO 1965-2015 ” “We are pleased to be part of AACO’s journey of success… and proud of the role it plays in supporting the joint Arab action.” Captain Suleiman Obeidat, President/CEO, Royal Jordanian

Importance of Air Travel Air transport drives economic and social progress, connects people, countries and cultures, provides access to global markets, and generates trade and tourism.

Serving more than 450 destinations worldwide in 2015 compared to less than 30 destinations in 1965

AACO Members in Numbers 176.3

1,117

million

AACO Members

Passengers

Aircraft

million tons

Average age

Cargo

0.7

Destinations

million

Daily Seats 2014

Daily Flights

5.3

7.2 years

450

3.5

thousand

58.9 billion*

Annual Revenue

* estimated for all members

“Flying is a dream coming true. Throughout the last 50 years, AACO members have transformed air transport from a conventional transportation mode to an experience of joy and delight. Everyday almost half a million, and growing, guests enjoy the quality of service and value for money that the Arab airlines provide. AACO is proud to be the association of such an elite group of airlines, and views its 50th year as only a springboard for a greater global presence and a greater aspirations.” Secretary General, AACO

Customer Delight is our Credo

Environment Arab airlines' emissions are less by 20% than the worldwide average. Not only airlines, also Arab airports are becoming greener. We care about our world as much as we care about you.

Last year only, our members were recognized with more than 100 reputable international and regional awards. AACO gathers the unsurpassed services on ground and in the air. The customers have ranked our member airlines as topnotch businesses.

In 2015: More than 1,100 aircraft

AACO Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fleet

more than 1,730%

Today, the age of more than half of AACO 5 years. With highly advanced and new aircraft in service, the 7.2 years; younger than most other regions and the worldwide average

by AACO members

In 1965: Less than 60 aircraft

Contribution of Aviation to the Global and Arab Economy Tourism Jobs supported

Human capital is the primary asset for AACO

Direct jobs created Contribution to total GDP 3.9%

Arab World

3.4%

8 million 0.5 million 58 million 3.5 million 1135 million 70.3 million

World

Arab Hubs and Airports Investments in Arab airports exceed USD 100 billion between 2000-2020

ArabAirCarriers

AACO

www.aaco.org

courses, diplomas, and graduate programs in our training centers More than 27,000 participants received learning courses at AACO Regional Training Center since its inception in 1996. Moreover, 274 participants were enrolled in post-graduate programs with our worldwide partners since 1996. Check more details on www.aaco.org/training

AACO Objectives We: 1. Support highest safety and security standards 2. Support green environmental policies 3. We advocate for a healthier regulatory environment 4. Contribute in developing human resources 5. Support joint work between member airlines 6. Enhance the knowledge base and providing networking opportunities for AACO members and partners through conducting forums 7 Airlines Globally

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AmmAn, JordAn Queen AliA internAtionAl Airport

how do you transfer? Queen Alia International Airport has one main terminal building. All arrivals are on Level 2 and all departures are on Level 3. If you have your boarding pass for your connecting flight, follow the Transfer sign through security to Level 3 and proceed to your departure gate. If you do not have a boarding pass for your flight, proceed to the transfer desk on Level 2 and then through security to Level 3 and proceed to your departure gate. how long does it take to transfer? You should allow 10 to 15 minutes after clearing security to walk to your departure gate. Connecting from international to domestic flights Once passport control is complete, exit the terminal and proceed to Level 3. If you have a boarding pass, head to the gate. If not, proceed to the check-in counter in Zone B. Connecting from domestic to International flights Exit the terminal and proceed to Level 3. If you have a boarding pass, head to passport control and proceed to the gate. If not, proceed to the check-in counters in Zone A.

oneworld carriers operating at Queen Alia International Airport Royal Jordanian British Airways Qatar Airways

hong kong hong kong internAtionAl Airport Airline lounges

how do you transfer between terminals? All arrivals are on Level 5. All departures are on Level 6. If you have a boarding pass for your connecting flight, proceed through security to Level 6 departures. If you do not have a boarding pass, proceed to the transfer desk for the carrier of your next flight. Once you have checked in, follow transfer signs through security to Level 6 departures.

Terminal 2

Transfer desk Check-in Customs/ immigration Train

Escalators to gate 501-530 Transfer bus

how long does it take to transfer between terminals? You should allow at least 30 minutes after clearing security to walk to your departure gate. An alternative route is the passenger train shuttle on Level 1 that runs continuously between the east and west wings of the terminal.

Airline lounges

Terminal 2

Transfer desk

CX Cathay Paciﬁc Lounge

Check-in

JL Japan Airlines Lounge

Customs/ immigration

oneworld carriers operating at hong kong Airport Royal Jordanian American Airlines British Airways Cathay Pacific Finnair Japan Airlines

BA/QF British Airways, Qantas Lounge

Malaysia Airlines Qantas Qatar Airways S7 SriLankan Airlines

Train

Airline lounges

Escalators to gates 501-530Terminal 2

Transfer desk

Transfer bus

Check-in

BA/QF British Airways, Qantas Lounge

Customs/ immigration

CX Cathay Paciﬁc Lounge

Train

JL Japan Airlines Lounge

Escalators to gates 501-530

MH Malaysia Airlines Lounge

Transfer bus BA/QF British Airways, Qantas Lounge

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CX Cathay Paciﬁc Lounge JL Japan Airlines Lounge MH Malaysia Airlines

MH Malaysia Airlines Lounge

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New york, USA John f kennedy international airport how do you transfer between terminals? The AirTrain operates frequently between all terminals at John F Kennedy (JFK) airport, as well as to stations that connect to the various New York railroad transportation systems. how long does it take to transfer between terminals? Allow 60-90 minutes to transfer from one terminal to another. The approximate travel time for the AirTrain, including stops at all terminals, is eight minutes. how much time is required to transfer between JFk and Laguardia airports? Allow 45-60 minutes for transportation between airports. Allow a minimum connection time of three hours if not otherwise specified by your airline. Proceed to the ground transportation information counter for more details. Please note there is no baggage transfer process between JFK and New York LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark (EWR). You must collect your bags at your arrival airport and take them with you to your connecting flight.

oneworld carriers operating at New york John F kennedy Airport Terminal 1 Japan Airlines Terminal 7 British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Iberia, Qantas Terminal 8 Royal Jordanian, Air Berlin, American Airlines, Finnair, LAN TAM, Qatar Airways

ChiCAgo, USA o’hare international airport how do you transfer? For international arrivals at Terminal 5, immigration and customs on the lower level. Re-check your baggage at the re-check area beyond customs. To connect to American Airlines and iberia Follow signs to Airport Transit System (ATS) to connect to Terminal 3. Clear security and proceed to your departure gate. To connect to British Airways, Japan Airlines or royal Jordanian from a USA Domestic arrival in Terminal 3 Follow signs to ATS and proceed to Terminal 5. If you have a boarding pass, clear security and proceed to your departure gate. If you do not have a boarding pass, please check in at the airline’s counter. All bags will be checked through to your destination. how long does it take to transfer? The ATS serves all terminals and operates every three to five minutes from 7am to 10pm, and every 20 minutes from 10pm to 7am. Maximum travel time is 10 minutes.

oneworld carriers operating at Chicago o’hare Airport Terminal 5, Concourse M Arrivals and departures: Royal Jordanian, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Finnair Arrivals Only: American Airlines, Air Berlin, Iberia, Japan Airlines Terminal 3 Arrivals and departures: American Airlines Departures only: Air Berlin, Iberia, Japan Airlines

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MAdrid, spAin adoLFo SuÁrez Madrid-BaraJaS airport

How do you transfer? Most domestic and european – ‘Schengen’ – country flights will operate from the main terminal, terminal 4, while long-haul services and some european flights will depart from the satellite terminal, terminal 4S. Follow signs to the underground train to transfer between the terminals. How long does it take to transfer? an underground high-speed train connects passengers between terminal 4 and terminal 4S, departing every three minutes and taking less than four minutes to complete the journey. oneworld carriers operating at Madrid Barajas Airport Terminal 4s royal Jordanian, american airlines, British airways, iberia, LaN taM, Qatar airways Terminal 4 air Berlin, Finnair, iberia, taM

London, UK heathrow Londonairport Heathrow, UK (LHR)

Transfer de How do you transfer? For same terminal departures, follow the signs for flight connections and proceed to departure gates. For departures from other terminals, transfer by bus to the Flight Connection Centre and follow signs for departures. How long does it take to transfer between terminals? Buses operate every six to eight minutes from terminal 5 to terminal 3 and take approximately ten minutes.

Fast Track

Terminal 5

Terminal 3

Connection

National Express bu

Terminal 2

Flight Connection Center Road Walkway

London Heathrow, UK (LHR)

How much time is required to transfer between London Heathrow and Gatwick? the National express bus to Gatwick takes approximately 90 minutes. Buses operate every 15 minutes from 05:30-12:00 and UK (LHR) London Heathrow, every 30 minutes from 12:00-22:30 oneworld carriers operating at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Terminal 3 royal Jordanian, american airlines, British airways, Cathay pacific, Finnair, Japan airlines, Qantas, SriLankan airlines, taM Terminal 4 Malaysia airlines, Qatar airways Terminal 5 British airways, iberia

Bus route Transfer desk

Terminal 4 Fast Track

Terminal 5

Terminal 3

Connection Bus

Terminal 2 Transfer desk Fast Track

Terminal 3

Terminal 2

Flight Connection Center Road

Connection Bus

Walkway

National Express bus

Bus route

Flight Terminal 4 Connection Center Road Walkway

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National Express bus

Bus route

Airline loun Check-in

Customs/ immigration Fast Track

Terminal 4

onboard rj transit maps

bangkok, thailand suvarnabhumi airport Bangkok, Thailand (BKK) Concourse C

Concourse E

Airline lounge

Transfer desk

International Terminal

how do you transfer? Domestic flights leave from concourses a and B. international flights leave from concourses C, D, e, F and G. all arrivals are at level 2 and all departures leave from level 4 of the main terminal building.

Check-in Customs/ immigration

Concourse D

Arrivals Departures

Bangkok, Thailand (BKK)

how long does it take to transfer? Concourse to connect between the oneworld carriers (if C you are already checked through), should take approximately 20 minutes.

Road Concourse E

Airline lounges CX Cathay Paciﬁc Lounge

Transfer desk

International Domestic Terminal

Check-in

Terminal to connect between international concourses no need to go through immigration and customs Concourse D formalities; check in 90 minutes before departure at Bangkok, Thailand (BKK) Concourse A the transit counter on level 3.

QF/BA Qantas, Briti Airways Lounge

Arrivals

Concourse G

Departures

Concourse C

to connect between the international and domestic concourses it should take approximately 60-90 minutes to clear Domestic immigration and customs before proceeding to Terminal domestic check-in counters on level 4. passengers connecting from international to domestic flights Concourse must collect their checked baggage and clear A passport control before proceeding to the domestic check-in area.

JL Japan Airlines Lounge

Customs/ immigration

Concourse E

Road

Airline lounges

MH Malaysia Airline Lounge

Transfer desk

International oneworld carriers operating atTerminal bangkok

suvarnabhumi airport oneworld carriers: Concourse E, F or g royal Jordanian, Concourse D British airways, Cathay pacific, Finnair, Concourse G Japan airlines, malaysia airlines, Qantas, Qatar airways, S7, Srilankan airlines

CX Cathay Paciﬁc Lounge

Check-in

JL Japan Airlines Lounge

Customs/ immigration

QF/BA Qantas, British Airways Lounge MH Malaysia Airlines Lounge

Arrivals Departures Road CX Cathay Paciﬁc Lounge

Domestic Terminal

JL Japan Airlines Lounge

kuala lumpur, malaysia Kuala lumpur international airport oneworld carriers:

Concourse A

QF/BA Qantas, British Airways Lounge

Concourse G

MH Malaysia Airlines Lounge

Airline

Check

Satellite A transferring within and between terminals oneworld carriers: a complimentary train service operates between the main terminal building and the satellite building.

Custom immig

Main Terminal

Parkin

Transit

Customers transferring from an international flight to a domestic flight must clear immigration and customs.

Road

MH Malaysia Lounge

Customers transferring from a domestic flight to an international flight can collect their boarding passes from the transfer desk. all customers must pass through immigration clearance. how long does it take to transfer between the main terminal and the satellite building? the complimentary aerotrain train service departs every three to five minutes and the journey takes approximately two minutes. oneworld carriers operating at kuala lumpur international airport royal Jordanian, Cathay pacific, Japan airlines, malaysia airlines, Qatar airways, Srilankan airlines

CX Cathay P Lounge Airline lounges Check-in

Satellite A

Customs/ immigration

Main Terminal

Parking

Satellite A Main Terminal

Transit System Road MH Malaysia Airlines Lounge CX Cathay Paciﬁc Lounge

Airline lounges Check-in Customs/ immigration Parking Transit System Road MH Malaysia Airlines Lounge

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CX Cathay Paciﬁc Lounge

ONBOARD RJ ROUTE MAPS

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n ABERDEEN n EDINBURGH

MANCHESTER n

n ST PETERSBURG

n STOCKHOLM n GOTHENBURG

n COPENHAGEN

n NEWCASTLE

n HAMBURG

n KAZAN

n GDANSK

n HANNOVER n BERLIN n DÜSSELDORF n WARSAW COLOGNE n n FRANKFURT n NUREMBERG n OSLO BRUSSELS n n SAARBRÜCKEN KRAKÓW n KRAK KARLSRUHE n n STUTTGART PARIS n n MUNICH

n MOSCOW

AMSTERDAM n

n UFA

LONDON n

n KIEV

n ROSTOV

n VIENNA

n ZURICH

n BUCHAREST

GENEVA n

n KRASNODAR

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n BARCELONA

n MADRID

n ANKARA

n PALMA MALLORCA n ATHENS ALGIERS n

n TUNIS n LARNACA n TRIPOLI

n AMMAN

n MISRATA n BENGHAZI

n KHARTOUM

EUROPE & NORTH AFRICA Royal Jordanian destination

Codeshare destination

Local RJ Agents Bucharest

Cologne, Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Gdansk, Gothenburg, Helsinki, Karlsruhe/Baden Baden, Kraków, Munich, Nuremberg, Saarbrücken, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Warsaw via Berlin Cologne, Düsseldorf, Hamburg via Munich Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, Nuremberg, Zurich via Vienna

Aberdeen, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Oslo, Stockholm via London Heathrow

Kazan, St Petersburg via Moscow

Amman, Aqaba from Istanbul

Amsterdam +31 23 555 5230 Athens +30 210 9242 600 Brussels +322 512 7070 Frankfurt +49 69 69050 941 +49 69 231 853 Geneva +41 22 817 4802 +41 22 817 4803

Madrid +34 91 542 8006 / Option 1

Algiers +213 21 675621 +213 21 675622

Moscow +7 495 933 7161 +7 499 246 8670

Tripoli +218 21 444 1565 +218 21 444 2453

Nicosia +357 2 246 0044

Tunis

Paris +33 1 42 65 99 91 +33 1 42 65 99 80/84 Prague & Bratislava

Istanbul +90 212 231 909

+420 261 21 9316-19

Kiev +380 63 231 9880

Rome +39 06 478 7055 +39 06 478 7057

London +44 20 7878 6300

Berlin via Frankfurt

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Vienna +43 1 513 3036

+216 71 351390

ONBOARD RJ ROUTE MAPS

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MINNEAPOLIS n OTTAWA n TORONTO n

SAN FRANCISCO n

LOS ANGELES n SANTA ANA n SAN DIEGO n

n MONTREAL

n DETROIT* CHICAGO n SALT LAKE CITY n n BUFFALO INDIANAPOLIS n OMAHA n n BOSTON CLEVELAND n DENVER n n NEW YORK DAYTON n n PITTSBURGH KANSAS CITY n n COLUMBUS n PHILADELPHIA n WICHITA n BALTIMORE ST LOUIS n CINCINNATI n n LAS VEGAS nWASHINGTON LOUISVILLE n n RICHMOND n ALBUQUERQUE n TULSA n KNOXVILLE n RALEIGH NASHVILLE n OKLAHMOMA C n n PHOENIX CHARLOTTE n n MEMPHIS LITTLE ROCK n EL PASO 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, Buffalo, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, El Paso, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Orleans, New York - LaGuardia, Omaha, Orlando, Ottawa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Richmond, St Louis, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Ana, Seattle, Tampa, Toronto, Tucson, Tulsa, Washington, Wichita via Chicago

Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Montreal, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa, Toronto, Washington (Dca) via New York

USA Reservations +1 212 949 0050 Chicago +1 773 686 1301 Montreal +1 514 631 2403 New York +1 212 949 0060

Dallas via Detroit Boston, Dallas, Los Angeles via London Boston, Dallas, Miami via Paris Dallas, Miami via Madrid

* Flights to Detroit operate via Montreal from mid September to mid June

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ALEPPO n

MOSUL n

n ERBIL n SULAYMANIYAH

BEIRUT n DAMASCUS n

n BAGHDAD TEL AVIV n

n AMMAN n NAJAF

CAIRO n BASRA n

AQABA n TABUK n

n KUWAIT

DAMMAM n

n BAHRAIN n DOHA

MADINAH n

DUBAI n

RIYADH n ABU DHABI n MUSCAT n

JEDDAH n

KHARTOUM n

SANA'A n

ADEN n

MIDDLE EAST Royal Jordanian destination

Codeshare destination

Local RJ Agents Bahrain

Muscat

Amman, Aqaba from Istanbul

Abu Dhabi +971 2 627 5084 +971 2 627 5085 Aden +967 2 244546 Amman +962 6 510 0000

Beirut

Aqaba +962 3 201 2403 Baghdad +964 79 0143 1478 +964 78 0928 3703 Bahrain +973 1 722 9293/4/5 Basra +964 78 0198 2285 Beirut +961 1 493321 +961 1 493480/1

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n HONG KONG

n BANGKOK

n KUALA LUMPUR

n JAKARTA

ASIA Royal Jordanian destination

Codeshare destination

Local RJ Agents Kuala Lumpur via Bangkok

Bangkok +66 2 638 2960 Hong Kong +852 2804 1203 Jakarta +62 21 451 3402 Kuala Lumpur +6 03 2148 7500 Sydney +61 1300 855 057 Tokyo +813 5251 8673

* Guangzhou flights operating soon

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your baggage allowance RJ’s new baggage allowance policy, introduced in November 2014, is based on the number and weight of bags checked in, rather than just the weight. Below is a handy chart to show what you can check in and take on board. Next time you fly out of Amman, why not make the most of RJ’s City Terminal at 7th Circle, where you can pre-check your luggage and get your boarding pass up to 24 hours before your departure.

checked Baggage allowance

CRowN ClAss

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north america & egypt*

32kg + 32kg

23kg + 23kg

all other RJ destinations

30kg + 23kg

30kg

7kg + 7kg

7kg

caRRY-on Baggage allowance all RJ destinations

Please ensure the size of each checked bag is within the permitted dimensions: the sum of the length, width and height of each piece must be less than 158cm. Infants are permitted one piece of checked-in baggage up to 10kg, and up to 23kg

for flights to and from North America. Children on fullprice tickets have the same allowance as adults. Each carry-on item should be a maximum size of 23 x 36 x 56cm. If your bag is larger or heavier than this, it will be

taken into the hold and extra charges will apply. For a more comprehensive overview on RJ’s luggage policy, please visit rj.com or call +962 6 510 0000. *Amman/Cairo and Cairo/Amman routes only

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ONBOARD RJ FLEET

DISCOVER RJ’S FLEET

Airbus 320

Engines 2 The newest arrival to the RJ family, there are now five Boeing 787s in the fleet

2 Cargo Capacity

Length 186’01”

47.882 tons

Tail Height 55’6”

Engines

1100 km/hour

Max Range

Cargo Capacity

Length 111’

6.786 tons

Tail Height 39’9”

15200 km

Span 197’10”

2 Cargo Capacity

Length 193’6”

37.578 tons

Tail Height 58’2”

Span 111’10”

Cruising Speed

Engines

1050 km/hour

Max Range

Cargo Capacity

Length 126’10”

3.7 tons

Tail Height 34’7”

13420 km

Cruising Speed 1005 km/hour Max Range 6945 km

Span 94’3”

Cruising Speed 1005 km/hour Max Range 4260 km

Embraer 175 J H

12.837 tons

Tail Height 39’7”

C B A

Length 146’0”

Cargo Capacity

Span 111’10”

A B C

G H J

Airbus 321 1

Embraer 195

Engines

Cruising Speed

Airbus 330

6480 km

Economy Class: 246 Seats, Economy Class: Rows 5-37

Span 197’8”

Max Range

C B A

Crown Class: 24 Seats, Rows 1-4

9.435 tons

Tail Height 39’8”

1005 km/hour

F E D 5 C B A

Engines

Length 123’3”

K H G

K H G F E D

Engines Freighters

Cargo Capacity

Cruising Speed

Airbus 319

Boeing 787

o. in Fleet: XXX ngines: XXX argo Capacity: XXXX eed: XXX km/hr an: XX X" ngth: XXX' XX" il Height: XX' XX" ax. Range: XXXX NM

Span 111’10”

Cruising Speed

Engines

1005 km/hour

Max Range

Cargo Capacity

Length 103’11”

2.65 tons

Tail Height 32’3”

5550 km

■ Crown Class ■ Economy Class ■ Closet ■ Lavatory ■ Galley

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Span 85’4”

Cruising Speed 1005 km/hour Max Range 4075 km