Royal Jordanian Airlines

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3 star Skytrax Rating
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Seat Comfort 12345
Staff Service 12345
Value for Money 12345
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1/10

"getting worse and worse"

(Jordan)

Verified Review | Amman to Tunis. Royal Jordanian Airlines is getting worse and worse. Usually they ask if I prefer an aisle or window seat but they just book without asking now. Most of the time the staff are unfriendly. The food is always bad. I've been flying with RJ for 25 years. They used to be good - always giving a bag with a tooth brush etc, this is now only for business. Alcohol used to be free now it's not, and last but not least the entertainment system has the worst screens and worst movies - especially the old ones. If there was another direct flight to my destinations I'll always take it over RJ. This is coming from a Jordanian who is always proud of his country but RJ keeps making things worse.
AircraftA321
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAMM to TUN
Date FlownDecember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
3/10

"I cannot recommend the airline"

(United Kingdom)

Verified Review | Second in the queue in business class check-in line, there was an issue with the pax in front of me. He was on his phone trying to sort something, the agent on hers, for 10 minutes - nothing resolved. I later saw this pax in Y on board so don’t know if he was only in the line due to OW status. At last, an agent in the Y class line said to her colleague “Will I take him?” – meaning me – and her colleague replied “Up to you.” I was being checked in and asked which lounge I used at CDG. “Dunno” she said. She asked another agent - “I’ve no idea." It was so rude / bad I just laughed. I think they thought I couldn’t speak French. When I got to the AA lounge (I'd checked before which one to use) the agent said “This is not where you’re supposed to be.” When I challenged this it was only resolved when a colleague came over to him and explained OW Sapphire rules to him. A sign saying RJ pax could use the lounge was on the desk in front of him. Flight to AMM was OK-ish, but no proactive service from the crew. Meal was served and cleared away as soon as they could manage it – twice, not-finished drinks taken from my table – the crew disappeared behind curtain for the rest of flight. The food was mediocre, the in-flight entertainment limited and uninspiring. The AMM lounge a dump. Poor food, nasty toilets, birds flying inside, no one to let you in shower room. Cannot imagine its state if toilets anything to go by. Security staff at AMM incredibly rude and aggressive. “Where you go?” barked, is really not good enough. Flight to BKK full. Most pax in business class appeared to be Royal Jordanian staff, behaving as though on a company outing. As we taxied two were standing in the aisles, using their phones, the woman beside me (no ideas who she was, young and pretty, very popular, both captains came out to chat to her) went into the cockpit for take-off and landing and I did not feel the FAs had proper control of the cabin. Breakfast consisted of 3 types of pastry with a bread roll on the side. No nuts with the welcome drink, no bottle of water, surely the minimum in business class. It was available if you asked for it, but you had to ask. The bar area onboard was used for a flight attendant to store her suitcase. Flights back were more of the same. The flight from BKK only better as only 9 pax in business class. In the middle of the night I pressed the bell to ask for some sparkling water. It took the flight attendant 5 minutes to come and offer to “help”. It’s not as if she was busy. I got what I asked for to the letter, a glass with water in it. No ice, no lemon, no offer of anything to go with it. Someone needs to tell Royal Jordanian that training their staff to snarl “Enjoy” at English speaking passengers whilst slamming a glass on to the tray and high-tailing it back behind the curtain before any more awkward questions can be asked does not make a premium passenger feel valued. The volume on the passenger announcements on the A321 to CDG was so loud that when the pilot made an announcement mid-flight the dozing man in front of me almost leapt out of his skin. I’ve learned my lesson. I thought as a One World airline it would be roughly on a par with other carriers in the alliance, if not necessarily as good. The ticket cost about £200 less then Qatar Airways and it allowed me to try a new aircraft type for me (the Boeing 787). However I cannot recommend the airline at all. I would sooner not fly than use them again. My main feeling is one of having been cheated out of my money.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteCDG to BKK via AMM
Date FlownNovember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
9/10

"attendants nice and attentive"

(Jordan)

Verified Review | Vienna to Amman with Royal Jordanian. They sent me an email 2 months before my flight from Athens to Amman to inform me that it was cancelled. I called their call center and was advised to visit their sales office. The sales office was very helpful and provided options for the flight to Amman or a refund. I accepted to be re-routed through Vienna to Amman. The check-in agents at Vienna were very nice and helpful. The boarding process was efficient and the flight left on-time and arrived early. The meal consisted of three options (meat, chicken and fish). I opted for the chicken option (chicken with mustard) and it was good. The flight attendants were all very nice and attentive. Overall, I recommend RJ despite the inconvenience of having to transit at Vienna for the flight to Amman.
AircraftA319
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteVIE to AMM
Date FlownNovember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
9/10

"very underrated"

(Jordan)

Verified Review | Amman to Madrid. I was a little nervous having read many negative reviews before flying Royal Jordanian, but I have to say, this airline is very underrated. Firstly, ground staff were okay as they processed the huge crowds in the morning rush hour. The flight attendants were all nice and helpful except one. She was unhelpful with many passengers and was very unprofessional. The inflight meal offerings were excellent. Shortly after take-off, we were given nuts and a choice of a drink, then a hot meal of three options (fish, chicken and meat), a choice of coffee or tea and then a drink before landing. The inflight entertainment although appreciated, needs a updates in my opinion. There was unfortunately no inflight wifi. The cabin was clean, but the seats although comfortable, need refurbishment / renewal. We departed later than the scheduled time but landed on time. All in all, I recommend Royal Jordanian.
AircraftA320
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAMM to MAD
Date FlownNovember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
3/10

"I would not recommend"

(United States)

Amman to Detroit via Montreal. I would not recommend Royal Jordanian Airlines. On a technical stop in Montreal before heading to Detroit, my luggage was offloaded in Montreal and when I waited two hours in Detroit to talk to and file a report, the Royal Jordanian rep did not want to assist me. It took 6 days for my luggage to be returned. The service in business class is awful. Asked for a champagne, was advised they didn't have any cold, no ice. Asked for a mixed drink during dinner and only got the soft drink. No ice. Asked again and wrote it down for the attendant and was served only the soft drink. No alcohol was provided for the entire trip, on both legs, Amman to Detroit and return. Headphones did not work, When on the technical stop in Montreal, we could not use the restrooms, were made to sit in our seats and if we got up to stretch were told to sit down immediately. Cabin staff did not assist a single mother with her 3 kids flying business and allowed two of the three children to cry nonstop on the 11 hour trip. Royal Jordanian Airlines inability to provide alcoholic drinks for long haul flights is inexcusable. There was no WiFi on the long haul trip. Food was average for business class. Don't eat the lamb, overcooked and stringy. I would advise to have the seafood.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteAMM to DTW via YUL
Date FlownSeptember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
5/10

"don't recommend Royal Jordanian"

(Belgium)

Verified Review | Hong Kong to Bangkok. Check in smooth, RJ lounge at Hong Kong airport is Plaza Premiun, which is not a great lounge, super crowded, poor catering, always busy. Boarding to the plane for all passengers in the same bridge, ambiance of the cabin nice, nice lighting and seats seemed to be comfortable but strangely were not reclininable. Catering below anyone exoectations, a salmon salad few chocolates as desserts and a nice arab coffee. Food actually poor. We were two, 1H first row. Entertainment system, a joke, few channels not much to watch. No priority lane card given for Bangkok. I don't recommend Royal Jordanian Airlines.
AircraftBoeing 787
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteHKG to BKK
Date FlownSeptember 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
2/10

"could have made it easier by the truth"

(Jordan)

Verified Review | Going from Amman to Bangkok got delayed 3 hours, traveling from Bangkok to Amman, we were supposed to fly at 12:30 all was Ok, at 12 announcement was about the delay of 20 min, after 30 min another announcement came that it will take off at 02:00 AM, at 02:00 the manager came and gave us a blankets as we were sleeping on the ground, we kept asking when and we were not given a single accurate answer. At 04:00 people started to shout so at 04:30 they took us to a hotel although they knew it’s not working since the captain and the team left at 01:00 also the passengers from Hong Kong were taken to the hotel on spot. In the hotel we were told that we will take off at 08:30 leaving the hotel another delay were announced to 09:50, went back to the airport and nobody from RJ was there so we had to ask everyone what to do tell we found out ourselves. We entered to the plane we had to wait another 3 hours to take off explaining that some passengers didn't come! I heard the manager telling the team cancel the tea and coffee we don't have hot water, so the captain announced that due to turbulence we will not serve you coffee! No apology no respect and we complained the staff told us we have the same issue as we didn't sleep which made it even worse! I don't recommend any one to fly with RJ keeping in mind it's more expensive than most of the flight and the soft drink they try to offer didn't make it better? Sleeping for three hours on the ground and the first thing we were told once getting the blanket you must give it back! I was expecting some one senior to talk to us upon arrival or at least to apologize or to explain the situation or at least to have an accurate timing for the kick off so we can inform our family. Reaching Amman at 16:00 instead of 05:15 is not an easy thing and RJ could have made it easier by telling the truth and providing the proper service recovery from the beginning.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteBKK to AMM
Date FlownAugust 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no
8/10

"food was tasty with good portions"

(India)

Verified Review | Dubai to Amman on Royal Jordanian Airlines. On time departure from DXB. Aircraft was clean and really like their color combination. Seats are good in Economy and offer very good leg space and pitch. IFE has good Hollywood and regional options which can be helpful in passing time on the 3 hour leg. Food was tasty with good portions. FA's were doing their job without any fuss. Would highly recommend RJ on this sector.
AircraftA320
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteDXB to AMM
Date FlownJune 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"requests were promptly fulfilled"

(India)

Verified Review | Amman to Dubai on Royal Jordanian Airlines A320. Aircraft was clean and seats were spacious in Economy. The FA's were not so warm but that didn't matter as requests were promptly fulfilled without any fuss. The dinner served was tasty and had huge portions, the dessert was also good. IFE had good Hollywood options so no question of getting bored on this 3 hour leg. Would highly recommend RJ.
AircraftA320
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteAMM to DXB
Date FlownJune 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
2/10

"appear to be most unhelpful airline"

(Jordan)

Verified Review | Dubai to Amman. Royal Jordanian is a comfortable airline with good leg room and decent in flight service. But if things go wrong for example Dubai airport had an airline crash land three days before my flight via Dubai than they appear to be the most unhelpful airline. They did not inform orbitz (through whom I booked) that my flight was cancelled from Dubai. 2. Upon arrival no agent knew when the next flight would be. Finally after 7 hours, I was put on a flight and I confirmed with three different people that my luggage had been put on the flight. My luggage did not arrive. They said they would deliver next day but did not. Their staff were the least helpful over the phone. Still without luggage 35 hours later. Maybe this is just a one off experience but thought I better log it so people know that if things go wrong this airline will not have your back.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteDXB to AMM
Date FlownAugust 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
no