Queen Alia International Airport receives Wizz Air inaugural flight from London

Queen Alia International Airport receives Wizz Air inaugural flight from London

Amman:- On Tuesday 13 December, 2022, Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed the first Wizz Air UK flight from London Luton Airport - marking the start of three direct flights per week between Amman and London via the low-cost carrier. This step emphasizes the commitment of Airport International Group and the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) to growing QAIA's airline network in order to provide passengers with varied route options. Wizz Air currently also operates six other routes through QAIA; one to and from Abu Dhabi and five to and from several European destinations.

The inaugural flight was greeted with the customary water arch salute in the presence of representatives from Airport International Group, JTB, Wizz Air and its ground handler Royal Jordanian.

Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and JTB Chairman, Nayef Al-Fayez, emphasized the importance of launching new direct flights between Jordan’s capital, Amman, and the UK’s capital, London, through Wizz Air UK at a rate of three weekly flights via QAIA. He added, “The inauguration of this route underscores JTB’s efforts to promote the Jordanian tourism product, having already recorded positive results in terms of tourism support and attraction.”

“This new route is of strategic importance to us, presenting a connection to