Royal Jordanian expecting only “slight” profit; Air Arabia, Comair down

Royal Jordanian gained on Wednesday (05-Apr-2010) despite CEO, Hussein Dabbas, stating it may only generate “slight” profit in 2010 due to an increase in fuel costs. However, he added that the carrier has seen “encouraging” signs the economy is improving and a resurgence in passenger numbers. The carrier is targeting a 13% increase in passenger numbers for the year and a 70% load factor.