Royal Jordanian honours its sales agents at gala dinner

The event, called for by chairman of the board of directors Nasser Lozi and RJ president/CEO Amer Hadidi, gave recognition to the airline’s partners for their efforts on the occasion of RJ’s golden jubilee, which falls on December 15, 2013. 

The ceremony, which was held at the hotel Hyatt Amman, was attended by the mayor of Amman, Akel Biltaji, former RJ CEO Ali Ghandour, RJ cargo agents, frequent flyers, and media representatives. Shields of appreciation were distributed to the sales agents, reflecting the solid, professional relationship between RJ and its partners over the past five decades. 

During the event, Lozi honored Ghandour for his role in putting the first building block of the airline in the early 1960s, for his contribution to the development of the company and for placing it on strong foundations and following international standards of the air transport industry. 

During his speech, Hadidi praised the vital role the GSAs play in strengthening the company's position and in increasing its revenues, which rose from JD1 million in 1964 to more than JD800 million by the end 2013. 

The RJ president said that celebrating the airline’s golden jubilee brings to mind the long years of constant hard work and fruitful cooperation between the airline and its partners who spared no effort to help RJ reach successes over the years. 

He stressed that the airline’s strategic expansion plans count on the efforts of its agents, pointing out that RJ will keep working hand in hand with them to attain mutual benefits. 

Ghandour added that the difficulties the company encountered at the beginnings and the humble financial and technical potentials were countered with the eagerness of the RJ founder and employees, which propelled it to growth and success. 

He said that the hard work strengthened the airline’s position and enabled RJ to expand its route network and introduce modern aircraft to its fleet, bringing the company a prestige recently crowned by joining the oneworld alliance next to giant international airlines.