The UAE's Etihad Airways announced a strong operational performance during the first 9 months of 2025, carrying 16.1 million passengers, an increase of 18% compared with the same period of 2024, an indicator that reflects continued growth in demand for its services and the expansion of its global network.
In September alone, the airline carried 1.9 million passengers, up 21% year-on-year, driven by continued strong demand through the end of the summer season, according to a press release published on the Etihad Airways website.
The passenger load factor for the month reached 89%, up one percentage point from September last year, confirming the airline's efficiency in utilizing added capacity and improving flight productivity.
By the end of September 2025, the Etihad Airways fleet had reached 115 aircraft operating flights to 82 destinations around the world, as part of the measured expansion plans adopted by the airline to strengthen Abu Dhabi's connections with key international markets.
For his part, Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said September was another strong month for the airline, with demand continuing to rise as it enters the post-summer period. He said year-on-year growth continues across all key indicators, reflecting the strength of the airline's network and Abu Dhabi's growing position as a global destination.
He affirmed that the airline is expanding in a balanced way while maintaining high load factors and high reliability in its operations. He noted that these results show clear growth and disciplined execution, which is what the airline aims to achieve in 2025.
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