Originally Posted by Platinum A332
Royal Jordanian, while not to the standard of Cathay is continually improving and will within the next three years be a very solid regional carrier with great Customer products and services.
While not being a Cathay Pacific, how do they compare to other OneWorld airlines? I have not used RJ, but have experience the rear cabin of a USA-based OneWorld airline on several occasions, and don't expect RJ could be in the same league.
Originally Posted by Platinum A332
RJ's new Airbus 320 and 321 being delivered from now and throughout 2006 will feature AVOD in both classes of travel. It is my understanding AVOD will be introduced on long-haul A340 aircraft. Inflight Entertainment is the main point where RJ was behind the competition.
Again my mind is reverting back to my experience with AAnother OneWorld AAirline and the exemplary personal IFE product offered to their customers
. AVOD on an A320 is more than just a minor improvement over what some other airlines provide.
Originally Posted by Platinum A332
RJ's Crown Class is fantastic, especially on the Airbus 340 aircraft servicing the USA, Bangkok, Dubai and London (might be a 310 now). The A340 features flat beds with an 83-inch seat pitch and food seems infinite (always offered seconds of mains and dessert, even in a full cabin). Combined with friendly crews and the imminent addition of AVOD in my eyes it will offer the best Business Class product in oneworld. I always use RJ Business Class when travelling to the Middle east on the Bangkok-Amman route and they always outshine British Airways in my eyes.
Hmm, flat beds in business class, and not having to select you seat based on meal service order (who can spell FEBO?) to ensure you get a main course, and you can actually have seconds! fAAntAAstic service I sAAy.
Originally Posted by Platinum A332
As for food and service in Economy, three choices of main meal on Amman-Europe flights and on long-haul services in Economy seems pretty good to me. The airline offers a seat pitch of 34-inches on long haul flights which is better than what can be said for some other oneworld airlines.
And I suppose they don't chAArge for drinks either
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Originally Posted by Platinum A332
RJ is continually improving and in my opinion will prove to be a valuble addition to oneworld providing the missing Middle Eastern link.
That certainly seems to be the case. Seems they have a head start over some current OneWorld airlines.