The Amman airport had only recently reopened after rebuilding, and while air traffic was down because of the plague of locusts, several flights were lined up.
At the Amman airport, the pope was greeted by King Abdullah II and the entire royal family.
A catering department was established, and duty-free shops were opened at Amman airport.
Jordan's official news agency reported that 14,000 evacuees from Iraq and Kuwait, including Arabs, Asians and Westerners, departed from the Amman airport aboard 66 charter flights on Friday.
Whether the plot against the Amman airport last year was connected to Al Qaeda is not clear.
It was cruelly ironic that the only violent incident in Jordan connected to Iraq was caused by a foreign journalist at Amman airport the day before I arrived.
Then finally, what is the best option to get from the Dead Sea resorts to Amman airport.
Should I hire a car or get a taxi from Amman airport to Petra and then how do I best go to the Dead Sea or are other places better?
Serious Disagreement Seen Farewell statements at the Amman airport indicated that serious disagreements remained between Jordan and the United States.
At the Amman airport, the man identified as Mr. Gales fended off television cameras by holding his hand and later a book in front of his face.