Jordan welcomes EasyJet new low-fare launch

Dec 16, 2010
By The Associated Press

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan's tourist minister has welcomed budget airline EasyJet's new low fare route to the capital Amman, saying it will boost the country's tourism industry.

Minister Zeid Qsous called the start of regular EasyJet flights on March 27 "good news" because the company was a leading European carrier.

The British-based airline announced its first route to Jordan as the country signed its Open Skies agreement with the European Union.

EasyJet said flights went on sale Thursday. It expected to fly three times a week from London Gatwick to Amman with a return ticket priced at $166, or 106 British Pounds, tax inclusive.

The fare is around 25 percent of the rates offered by other airlines.

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