Royal Jordanian seeks $388m from govt to cover losses

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Updated 02 June 2022
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Royal Jordanian seeks $388m from govt to cover losses

RIYADH: The Royal Jordanian Airlines needs $388 million to restructure its capital and cover accumulated losses, its CEO Sameer Majali told a parliamentary committee in Amman, CH Aviation reported. 

Majali told the parliamentary committee that $282.5 million is needed to address its capital deficit. 

He added that the company lost $104.8 million in 2021, which took the total accumulated losses to $453 million. 

Calling for urgent support from the government, Majali revealed that the airline is also battling fuel price hikes and other related expenses.