Etihad Airways carried 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, compared with 1.7 million passengers in the same month of 2025, growth of 29%. The seat load factor reached 89.9% in January 2026, compared with 89.1% in January 2025.
At the start of 2026, Etihad Airways' fleet stood at 127 aircraft, while its network covers 110 destinations around the world, according to a statement issued by the company.
For his part, Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, explained that January was a strong start to 2026: demand is high and our products are well received by customers. He added that the company is maintaining load factors above 89% while increasing capacity at this pace, reflecting the strength of the company's network and Abu Dhabi's growing appeal as a destination and gateway for travellers from across the region and beyond.
He said that in January, Etihad Airways announced new services to Luxembourg and Calgary, two destinations that will be connected to Abu Dhabi by direct flights for the first time. He stressed that this is exactly what drives us to offer new horizons to our customers and bring more of the world's travellers to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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