Amman: Air Cairo and Jordan Airports Company have reached a commercial operating agreement to initiate scheduled flights from Amman City Airport to Asyut, Egypt, with the inaugural flight planned for January 23. The new service will operate bi-weekly, with flights every Wednesday and Friday, offering travelers additional options between Jordan and Upper Egypt.
According to Jordan News Agency, Air Cairo announced that the new route aims to improve air connectivity between Jordan and Egypt, benefiting the Egyptian community and promoting tourism and trade between the two nations. The airline emphasized that this agreement is part of its larger strategy to enhance joint cooperation and broaden its regional network.
Jordan Airports Company CEO Ahmad Azzam highlighted that commercial operations at Amman City Airport are crucial for boosting tourism in Jordan and providing passengers with economical travel options to regional and European destinations. He confirmed that the company has met all regulatory and operational prerequisites for low-cost carriers to commence commercial flights, following the approval from the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission.