Royal Jordanian to Implement New US Security Measures in Mid-January 2018

Press release

Published October 26th, 2017 - 10:20 GMT

Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian announced that it will implement the new security measures required by the US authorities for US-bound flights in mid-January 2018, upon pre-agreement with the concerned US authorities.

The enhanced security measures are internationally applicable as of today, whereas the US authorities granted all airlines the option to delay the implementation process up to six months.

The additional procedures will impact all airlines operating direct flights to the US, and will include all nationalities flying to the US with no exception.

Background Information

Royal Jordanian Airlines

Royal Jordanian's role as Jordan's national carrier and has been established since 1963. Today, under the invaluable guidance and directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, the airline carries out its mission, while continuously modernizing and upgrading its services, renewing its fleet and expanding its route network and operations.

Royal Jordanian operates flights from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. Its fleet covers a network of 60 destinations on four continents.