Royal Jordanian brings the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Geneva

Royal Jordanian Airlines (Amman) today (October 18) inaugurated Boeing 787 Dreamliner service to Geneva.

Above: Twitter photo by IATA. The arrival was greeted with the traditional water cannon salute.

In other news, RJ announced a new policy for checked luggage, based on the piece concept instead of the weight concept. The new policy will be effective for ticketing on October 15, 2014, for travel as of November 2, 2014 to all RJ destinations.

Checked baggage allowance to all destinations except North America

Crown Class

Two pieces, the weight of the first is up to 30kg and the weight of the second is up to 23kg.The sum of the three dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158cm/62 inches

Economy Class

One piece, with a weight up to 30kg.
The sum of the three dimensions of one piece must not exceed 158cm (62 inches).

Infants Fare

One piece with a maximum weight of 10 kg/22 lbs the sum of the 3 dimensions must not exceed 115cm/45 inches, and a carry-on fully-collapsible child stroller/push-chair, or infant carrying basket or infant car seat, which may be carried in the passenger cabin subject to the availability of space.

Children Fare

The same baggage allowance as passengers paying full adult fare.

Royal Jordanian Aircraft Slide Show: