Royal Jordanian Airlines has reported a 15% increase in operating revenues for the first quarter of 2026, reaching $275.5 million (JOD 195.5 million) compared to $239.5 million (JOD 169.8 million) in the same period last year. The airline carried approximately 992,000 passengers, marking a 5% growth from 944,000 passengers in Q1 2025, and recorded a 19% increase in flight hours.
Despite these positive indicators, the airline faced a net loss of $19.2 million (JOD 13.6 million), up from a $8.5 million (JOD 6 million) loss in the first quarter of 2025. This was attributed to increased operating costs, which rose by 12% to $248.5 million (JOD 176.5 million), largely due to rerouted flights and higher fuel and insurance costs amid regional geopolitical tensions.
CEO Samer Majali highlighted the impact of the war outbreak on 28 February, which necessitated longer alternative air routes, increasing flight times and costs. Looking ahead, Majali noted that the second quarter poses further challenges with rising fuel prices and declining passenger numbers, prompting potential flight cancellations or consolidations to align with demand.
Majali assured that Royal Jordanian is striving to minimise disruptions for passengers and continues to implement its strategic plan. This includes adding two new aeroplanes to its fleet and launching new routes to destinations such as Misrata, Munich, Hamburg, and Sharjah, aiming to bolster financial performance in future periods
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