Amman, Aug. 16 (Petra) – A technical malfunction delayed a Royal
Jordanian (RJ) airlines flight by nearly seven hours, leaving
passengers facing an extended wait before the aircraft resumed its
journey from Istanbul to Amman.

Flight RJ164, which was scheduled to fly from Istanbul to Amman, was
delayed by 6 hours and 40 minutes after the malfunction was
discovered while the aircraft was on the ground at Queen Alia
International Airport before its scheduled departure to Istanbul to
pick up passengers.

In a statement Sunday, the airline said its technical and operational
teams carried out the necessary inspections and repairs, with the
work requiring successive extensions of the departure time.

Passengers at the Istanbul station were kept informed of the delay
and provided with assistance, meals and refreshments during the wait,
the airline said.

Royal Jordanian issued an apology for the inconvenience, describing
the disruption as an issue beyond its control. The airline emphasized
that prioritizing safety checks over strict schedule adherence
reflects its commitment to operational reliability, noting that
precautionary delays remain a core component of its safety protocol.

//Petra// AJ