Jordan updates charter flight incentive scheme for UK operators

Jordan is offering tour operators potential subsidies of up to $80 per passenger to encourage new charter flights from the UK.

The updated Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) subsidies offer financial rewards to tour firms that operate charter flights and package holidays to the country.

Charter operators will receive a cash payment for each passenger booked on a package that includes both flights and a minimum of three nights’ accommodation in the country.

The incentive amount rises with the length of stay, up to a maximum of $80 per person, giving operators “even more reason to secure bookings to Jordan”.

Operators must submit full documentation following each charter arrival, including a hotel rooming list with passenger names and check-in dates, an immigration-stamped passport manifest, and a general declaration from the airport authority confirming the flight operated as a charter.

They must also notify JTB of all flight details at least two weeks in advance, specify the local Jordanian DMC, and sign an official contract with JTB before starting operations.

The updated incentive scheme is valid for all new contracts and does not apply to agreements made prior to June 23.

A JTB statement said: “The new charter incentive scheme enables tour operators offering charter flights the ability to benefit financially from this interest, as well as capitalise on healthy figures from earlier this year, showing a 20% increase in UK travellers to Jordan compared to Q1 of 2024.

“Jordan’s impressive tourist attractions such as Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea, make the country a brilliant destination for travellers interested in the history and culture of the Levant region.”

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to within 3km of the border between Jordan and Syria.

The latest advisory, updated on July 10, said: “Following hostilities in the region a ceasefire between Israel and Iran began on 24 June. Iran aligned militia groups are likely to continue to conduct attacks.

“It could take time for transport networks and border crossings to get back to normal. Demonstrations and protest activity may take place.”