Etihads move into Atlanta comes as hometown Delta Air Lines is expanding its ties with Saudi ArabiasRiyadh AirandSaudia.
Delta has partnerships with both airlines and express interest in adding new flights to Saudi Arabia.
Flights will be onboard a Boeing 787.
The Treasury at Petra in Wadi Musa, Jordan.Credit:Sean Arena/Travel + Leisure
This crucial connection provides seamless connectivity to the Gulf, Levant and North Africa.
Washington is Royal Jordanians fourth U.S. destination after Chicago, Detroit, and New York.
United Airlines previously flew the Washington-Amman route before suspending flights in August.