Royal Jordanian Airlines Launches New Routes between Amman and Stockholm
Mar
- RJ will offer twice-weekly flights between Amman and Stockholm, Sweden
- RJ to build one of the largest networks in the levant within its five years growth plan
Amman, April 2019: Conforming to laws and regulations pertaining to companies’ disclosure of financial statements, Royal Jordanian has submitted its financial disclosure statement to the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) and the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) and Companies Control Department (CCD), which includes the financial results for the 2018 fiscal year - approved by the Board of Directors headed by Chairman H.E. Eng. Said Samih Darwazah.
Showing continued progress in RJ’s performance since the second half of 2017, net operating profit in 2018 rose by JOD 6 million to JOD 19 million, registering 47% growth as opposed to the previous year. This was accomplished despite a 7% rise in total operating costs led by a 28% increase in average fuel price compared to 2017, which settled the bill at JOD 159.3 million - JOD 38 million higher than 2017 (up 31%). Fuel cost currently constitutes 25% of overall costs, which is one of the highest expenses for airlines. However, RJ has succeeded in boosting gross profit by JOD 11 million (up 14%).
In spite of the highly competitive environment driven mainly by low-cost carriers, RJ achieved revenues of JOD 653.3 million, up 8% as opposed to 2017. This is attributed to an unprecedented passenger seat load factor reaching 73.8% (up 2.5 points compared to the previous year) - the highest rate in 10 years. Regarding passenger numbers, 3.3 million passengers were transported via scheduled flights, up 4%.
As for the net result, RJ recorded a negative net income of JOD 5.9 million due to losses incurred from the operations of Royal Wings and the difference in exchange rates, mainly of the Sudanese Pound.
In tandem, RJ has moderately expanded its capacity in 2018 by 3% - with a focus on improving average ticket fare and revenue by 5%. RJ has achieved greater cost-effectiveness - excluding fuel - with a 4% decline in unit cost (CASK). Moreover, RJ witnessed a 6% productivity increase in daily aircraft usage from 11.4 hours per aircraft in 2017 to 12.1 hours per aircraft in 2018, as well as a 7% rise in employee productivity.
Moreover, we achieved a growth of 27% in online sales which was driven by an upgrade of digital channels, in addition to the launch of a new destination (Copenhagen, Denmark), enhancement of route network connectivity through schedule changes and expansion of the scope of codeshare agreements with other airlines.
RJ President and CEO, Stefan Pichler, commended staff members, stating, “On this occasion, I would like to congratulate all our staff members for their continuous efforts, which led to an exceptional positive operating result. Together, working as a team, we were able to overcome all major challenges, and with this attitude, we will move our beloved Royal Jordanian to the next level.”
Mar
- RJ will offer twice-weekly flights between Amman and Stockholm, Sweden
- RJ to build one of the largest networks in the levant within its five years growth plan
Jan
Amman, 8 January 2023: Royal Jordanian was ranked as the Middle East and Africa’s (MEA) second most on-time airline for the year 2022 - according to Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader. The On-Time Performance Review was prepared at the start of the current year, assessing the performance of all airlines across the MEA region.
Nov
Amman, Nov. 6, 2022: Royal Jordanian signed an agreement with IATA to join a large number of airlines that are now using the IATA Environmental Assessment Program (IEnvA). This sustainability program will be a key tool for RJ to achieve sustainability in all air and ground operations. Globally, (IEnvA) is used by airlines, aircraft maintenance services, on-board catering services and ground handlers to enhance environmental sustainability.
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