AMMAN— The Board of Directors of Royal Jordanian Airlines, chaired by Eng. Said Darwazah, approved the financial results for the first half of 2026 after review by the certified external auditor. The results demonstrated improvement in the company's operations and key operational performance indicators, as Royal Jordanian continued implementing its strategy to modernize its fleet, expand its route network, elevate service quality, and improve flight punctuality.
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Financial results showed that Royal Jordanian achieved a net profit of 1.4 million JOD during the first half of 2026, compared to a net profit of 12.7 million JOD during the same period in 2025. Total revenue recorded a growth of 86 million JOD (a 23% increase) compared to the same period last year, driven by higher operational activity and the expansion of the destination network.
Conversely, operating costs rose by 69.5 million JOD due to increased flight volume and higher fuel prices. Fuel cost alone accounted for nearly half of the increase in operational expenses, surging by 33 million JOD (37%) influenced by rising global fuel prices. Financing costs also increased by 18 million JOD, primarily due to higher interest expenses on aircraft lease obligations, while the company’s share of profits from associated entities dropped by 6 million JOD.
During the first half of this year, Royal Jordanian carried approximately 1.984 million passengers, marking a 5% growth compared to the same period in 2025, while the seat load factor stood at 71.8%—a decrease of 8.6 percentage points.
The airline operated 19,066 flights totaling 60,443 flight hours, achieving a growth rate of 14% in total flights and 19% in flight hours compared to the same period in 2025. Cargo volume carried also surged by 36%, reaching 21,460 tons.
In this context, the Vice Chairman and CEO of Royal Jordanian, Eng. Samer Majali, expressed appreciation for the respected Government’s decision to continue absorbing part of the fuel price increases—similar to the support extended to other sectors in the Kingdom. He emphasized that this support helped mitigate the impact of global fuel price spikes on the national carrier and enabled the company to maintain positive financial and operational results despite the region's extraordinary circumstances.
Majali noted that financial and operational performance remains below target levels in the 2026 budget due to the exceptional geopolitical conditions in the region and their direct and indirect effects on the aviation sector.
He stressed that regional developments, led by the military escalation between the United States and Iran and subsequent frequent airspace closures, directly impacted the company's results. Demand for travel to the Kingdom declined, and tourism traffic dropped, leading to a greater reliance on transit passengers. Revenues from supporting business units were also affected—particularly ground handling, air cargo warehousing, and technical services and maintenance—due to reduced operations by several regional and international airlines servicing the Kingdom.
He added that the company also faced the repercussions of soaring global fuel prices and was forced to temporarily suspend certain flights, make operational adjustments to other schedules, and reroute several flights through alternative airways due to airspace closures in some countries. This resulted in longer flight durations, increased fuel consumption, higher operating costs, and additional insurance premiums on flights.
Majali pointed out that Royal Jordanian's continued fulfillment of its national mission during these extraordinary circumstances would not have been possible without the significant efforts exerted by the Jordan Armed Forces, the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, and relevant security authorities in protecting the Kingdom’s skies, maintaining the safety of Jordanian airspace, and ensuring its operational continuity. This allowed Royal Jordanian to maintain operations and keep Jordan connected to the world at a time when many regional and global airlines suspended flights to the Kingdom and the wider region—embodying its role as a national carrier bearing a responsibility beyond commercial aspects to serve the nation and travelers.
He highlighted Royal Jordanian’s ability to navigate operational shifts and challenges in a balanced and sustainable manner. During the first half of 2026, the airline pressed ahead with its expansion plans by launching a number of new destinations across its route network, including Misrata, Munich, Hamburg, Sharjah, Alexandria, Dallas, Vienna, and Tashkent (Uzbekistan). This falls within the company’s strategy to enhance air connectivity between Jordan and regional and global markets, providing broader travel options for passengers, supporting tourism and trade, and strengthening Royal Jordanian’s position on the global air transport map.
Regarding fleet modernization, Majali stated that Royal Jordanian took delivery of seven modern aircraft during this period, including two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for long-haul routes, four Airbus A320neo aircraft for medium-haul flights, and one Embraer aircraft for short-haul routes. This brings the total number of modern aircraft introduced into the fleet over the past 12 months to 19 aircraft, confirming that the company’s fleet is now among the newest in the region.
Majali reaffirmed that Royal Jordanian continued to fulfill its national duty alongside its economic and commercial roles in the first half of the year. The company supported numerous national initiatives, chief among them backing the national football team during its international appearances, reflecting its commitment to supporting national achievements and elevating Jordan's presence on the global stage.
The airline also operated a relief flight to the Republic of Venezuela, carrying the Jordanian International Search and Rescue Team from the Public Security Directorate/Civil Defense, along with their equipment and relief supplies, in execution of Royal directives to assist in the response to the earthquake that struck Venezuela. Furthermore, Royal Jordanian continued, in coordination with official authorities, to contribute to the repatriation of Jordanian citizens stranded in crisis zones around the world.
Majali highlighted that the air cargo sector represents one of the main pillars in supporting the national economy, noting that expanding cargo operations facilitates the movement of goods and connects Jordan to various markets with speed and efficiency. This supports supply chains and boosts national exports, leveraging the Kingdom’s strategic geographic position as a hub connecting regional and international markets—which prompted Royal Jordanian to invest 30 million JOD in expanding and modernizing its Air Cargo Terminal at Queen Alia International Airport.
Majali concluded by reiterating that the company continues to monitor regional developments closely and take necessary operational measures to deal with evolving variables, ensuring operational continuity, maintaining financial and operational stability, and achieving the company's strategic goals.
