Originally Posted by sadiqhassan
The problem with RJ is not so much their product, which IMHO is good, it is the fact that I don't see them being the best addition as middle eastern carrier, their route network is small and they just don't have the best connections to other cities in Asia or Africa. With that being said, their middle east network is ^ ^ and their European network is good too, but frequencies aren't that great. They no longer fly to Karachi either - very annoying
Cheers
Theeir European network, while substantial is let down but mediocre frequency, with the exception of London flights which operate daily. Flights to other cities range from 2-5 weekly and the network includes destinations ranging from Paris to Barcelona to Athens to Munich to Moscow. Karachi didn't work as it was very low-yielding. RJs Middle East network frequency however is improving as I read in
http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_...StoryId=118451 (also on RJs website)
Operationally, the coming year is expected to witness several positive developments, as RJ's daily flights will mark an increase of 35 per cent.
Non-stop flights will be operating to most destinations in the Arab Gulf and European countries, and there will be more frequent daily and weekly flights to some destinations starting next summer.
There will be three daily flights to Beirut, two to Aqaba, Cairo and Baghdad, one daily flight to Damascus, Aleppo, London, Kuwait, and Sharm Al Sheikh, marking an obvious increase in the airline's operations. There will also be nine weekly flights to Dubai and 12 weekly flights to the United States.
Originally Posted by NM
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.
I'd say mid-range. Not Cathay Pacific, Qantas or British Airways but based on my experiences better than American Airlines and Iberia (haven't flow Lan so can't comment).
Originally Posted by NM
And I suppose they don't chAArge for drinks either
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No, contrary to many people's beliefs drinks are complimentary. I'm not sure about Economy, but there are atleast 2 Jordanian wines in Crown Class (a red and a white), 2 French wines (red and white) and Moet and Chandon Champagne. All I know is alcoholic beverages are complimentary in Economy.
Jordan also is very liberal and western especially when it comes to alcohol, you will find liquor shops throughout Amman (mainly Western Amman) and most restaurants and hotels do have alcohol. Also Amstel Beer has a bottling plant in Jordan, so Jordan and RJ are by no means 'dry'.