Vice President/Commercial Hussein Dabbas said that due to the increase in the number of passengers, the seat factor rate during July of this and last year rose to 81.6 per cent from 77.8 per cent.
He said that the airline's July performance represents a record in RJ's history. Dabbas also noted that the company's overall performance had improved significantly under the airline's mission to improve and upgrade its air and ground services.
Moreover, Royal Jordanian registered a 4.2 per cent growth rate in the first seven months of this year compared to the same period of last year. Around 984,000 passengers flew aboard RJ between January and July 2005, according to Dabbas.
"Primary figures for the month of August show great demand for seats aboard RJ flights. Royal Jordanian is likely to carry around 192,000 passengers this month," said Dabbas.
He stressed that all RJ employees are working round-the-clock at all stations worldwide in order to offer the best service and deal with the busy travel season.
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RJ transports 186,000 passengers in July 2005
- Jordan: Monday, August 08 - 2005 at 10:51
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Royal Jordanian reached new highs in July 2005 by transporting 186,300 passengers, marking a 3.8 per cent increase over the same period of 2004.
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About Royal Jordanian:One of the foremost Jordanian companies, Royal Jordanian was established by a Royal Decree issued by His Majesty King Hussein in 1963 as the national air carrier, with the aim of contributing to developing and promoting services, creating better ties with the whole world. Its modern fleet of 21 Airbus aircraft covers 49 destinations on four continents. The airline registered JD15.5 million in net profits in 2004, after JD1.3 million was deducted to be distributed as profit share among RJ employees. The net profit for 2004 stands against a JD9.7 million loss in 2003.
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Telephone: (009626) 5607300 ext.:666
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Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorMonday, August 08 - 2005 at 10:51 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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