Aviation authorities: Escalation affects whole region, not just Jordan

During a press conference held on Tuesday, Captain Haitham Misto, President of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), emphasized that Jordan’s aviation sector plays a vital role in supporting tourism, the economy, and trade. He stressed the importance of relying on official and accredited sources for information related to air traffic.

Misto clarified that the CARC is the official body authorized to sign air agreements between Jordan and other countries on behalf of the government. He noted that prior to recent regional events, the number of aircraft crossing Jordanian airspace reached approximately 285 per day.

He added that the latest developments in the region have not only impacted Jordan but the entire area, affirming that significant efforts have been made by all parties to ensure continued high-efficiency operations.

The CARC chief also explained that the number of daily passengers traveling through Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) ranged between 26,000 and 27,000 before the escalation, but has since dropped to around 18,000 due to the unfolding events.

Misto pointed out that Jordan’s airspace is not completely closed; rather, it is temporarily suspended in some instances for about an hour to an hour and a half as a precaution to ensure the safety of aviation and passengers.