Emirati Carrier Etihad Airways Carries 20.2 Million Passengers in First 11 Months of 2025, Up 20%

Emirati Carrier Etihad Airways Carries 20.2 Million Passengers in First 11 Months of 2025, Up 20%

Etihad Airways carried 20.2 million passengers from January to the end of November 2025, compared with 16.8 million passengers in the same period of 2024, an increase of 20%, with an average passenger load factor of 88%.

In November 2025, Etihad Airways recorded 2.1 million passengers, compared with 1.6 million in the same month of 2024, an increase of 28%, with a passenger load factor of 89%, its highest level in 2025, according to a press release published on the company's website.

During the same month, Etihad Airways expanded its network by launching new flights to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong and Madinah, supporting continued growth in passenger numbers and inbound travel to Abu Dhabi.

By the end of November, Etihad Airways' fleet had grown to 124 aircraft, compared with 98 aircraft in November 2024, with 4 Airbus A321LR aircraft joining the fleet during the month.

Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, explained that the results reflect continued demand for the company's network, adding that Etihad maintained high load factors while adding new capacity as the year draws to a close.

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