The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Jordan's Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, Captain Daifallah Al-Farajat, announced today, Tuesday, the reopening of Jordanian airspace to all civil air traffic and the lifting of the partial closure in place since yesterday, Monday evening, after a careful review and comprehensive assessment of the operational and security situation amid current regional developments.
He stressed that the decision to reopen the airspace was taken following an in-depth risk assessment in coordination with all relevant authorities, stressing that the decision is fully in line with the highest international standards for civil aviation safety and security, according to a post on the Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission's Facebook page.
He explained that the Commission places the safety of passengers and aircrews and the protection of the Kingdom's airspace at the top of its priorities, noting that the Commission's technical staff will continue to monitor regional developments closely around the clock to take any precautionary measures ensuring the continuity of safe and regular air operations.
In this context, the Commission asked travelers to stay in constant contact with airlines to follow operational updates and any changes to flight schedules resulting from this return.
