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Ryanair Announces Record Winter Schedule for Amman, Committing to Driving Inbound Tourism and Economic Growth

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Amman, Jordan's capital, is set to welcome over 300,000 passengers as Ryanair announces a record Winter schedule for the city, connecting Jordan to 12 EU countries. This move reflects the pro-business approach of the Jordanian Government and the airport's pragmatic support, solidifying Jordan's position as a premier tourism destination in the Middle East. Ryanair CEO Eddie Wilson reaffirmed the airline's commitment to driving economic growth by offering Europe's lowest fares, allowing visitors to spend more in Jordan's local hotels, restaurants, and services, directly supporting job creation and local businesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ryanair will operate 84 weekly flights across 18 routes to 12 European countries, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
  • The airline will offer over 300,000 seats across these destinations, connecting Jordan to Europe's largest markets.
  • Ryanair's investment proposal aims to increase annual traffic by 360% to reach 3 million seats, operating 50 direct connections from European cities to Jordan.
  • The airline has a long-standing partnership with the Kingdom, which will ensure Jordan remains a key tourist destination this Winter through enhanced connectivity and economic growth.
  • Jordan's tourism sector is expected to benefit from the increased flights, with the country's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Dr. Emad Hijazeen, highlighting the importance of the partnership with Ryanair in supporting the national economy and creating new opportunities.
  • Jordan Tourism Board Managing Director, Dr. Abdul Razzaq Arabiyat, emphasized the success of the partnership, which has welcomed over a million visitors since 2018 and helped the country achieve record-breaking tourism numbers.

Statistics:

  • 300,000+ passengers expected to travel through Amman Airport this Winter on Ryanair flights.
  • 84+ weekly flights to operate across 18 routes to 12 European countries.
  • 3 million+ seats expected to be operated by Ryanair annually in Jordan, representing a 360% increase.
  • 50 direct connections from European cities to Jordan airports (Amman, Marka, and Aqaba) planned by 2025.
  • Over 1 million visitors welcomed in Jordan since the start of the strategic partnership with Ryanair in 2018.

Sources:

  • APO Group, on behalf of Ryanair (https://Ryanair.com/)
  • Jordan Tourism Board (https://www.visitjordan.com/)
  • Contify.com (https://www.contify.com/)

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