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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11:00pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using the American Express Platinum Card, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a great deal to the Middle East, but Royal Jordanian is delivering with a sale from its US gateways to destinations throughout the region — from nonstop flights to its hub in Jordan to one-stop options to Tel Aviv, Dubai, Beirut, Abu Dhabi and beyond.
You can find the cheapest fares for travel from September to March. Unfortunately, Royal Jordanian flights don’t show up on Google Flights, so you’ll need to search directly on an Online Travel Agency (OTA) or a consolidator like Kayak. After finding the dates that work best for you, book with the airline directly to get 5x points using The Platinum Card from American Express.
Airline: Royal Jordanian
Routes: DTW/JFK/ORD to AMM/TLV/AUH/DXB/BEY
Cost: $549+ round-trip in economy
Dates: September-March
Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia, Chase travel portal or directly with the airline.
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
New York Kennedy (JFK) to Amman (AMM) for $549 round-trip on Royal Jordanian:
Detroit (DTW) to Amman (AMM) for $549 round-trip on Royal Jordanian:
New York Kennedy (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV) for $559 round-trip on Royal Jordanian:
Chicago (ORD) to Tel Aviv (TLV) for $559 round-trip on Royal Jordanian:
Chicago (ORD) to Abu Dhahi (AUH) for $559 round-trip on Royal Jordanian:
New York Kennedy (JFK) to Abu Dhahi (AUH) for $559 round-trip on Royal Jordanian:
New York Kennedy (JFK) to Dubai (DXB) for $559 round-trip on Royal Jordanian:
New York Kennedy (JFK) to Beirut (BEY) for $559 round-trip on Royal Jordanian:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Platinum Card (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
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