Etihad Airways has announced its half-year results, achieving record levels of profit and passenger numbers in the first six months of 2025, with net profit after tax reaching AED 1.1 billion (about US$306 million), up 32% compared with the same period last year.
A press release published on the Etihad Airways website explained that this growth was driven by strong and growing demand for passenger services, along with enhanced productivity and efficiency and improved yields in both the passenger and cargo segments, with total revenue rising 16% year on year as a result of 16% growth in passenger revenue and 9% growth in cargo revenue.
Financial performance remained strong, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization rising 24% year on year to AED 2.7 billion (about US$739 million), while the profit margin improved to 20%, up 1% year on year.
Etihad Airways carried 10.2 million passengers in the first half of 2025, an increase of 17% year on year, supported by a 14% increase in available seat kilometers and an improvement in the passenger load factor to 87%, up 2% year on year.
At the start of July, the company achieved a milestone by carrying more than 20 million passengers over a 12-month period, double the number of passengers recorded in 2022, reinforcing its position as the fastest-growing airline in the region.
As for the operating fleet, it surpassed 100 aircraft, including the delivery of the sixth Airbus A350 in April and the return of the seventh Airbus A380 to service in May. In the same month, the company announced an agreement with Boeing to purchase 28 wide-body aircraft, a step that boosts Etihad's ambitions for sustainable growth and for expanding its connectivity network over the long term.
In July 2025, Etihad's fleet saw the largest expansion in the company's history with the addition of five new aircraft, including the first Airbus A321LR, the highest number of aircraft Etihad has received in a single month.
Etihad unveiled its new Airbus A321LR in April 2025, becoming the first airline in the region to offer a full First Class experience on a single-aisle aircraft.
The aircraft entered service in early August with its inaugural flight to Phuket, offering private First Class suites and Business Class seats that convert into lie-flat beds, providing a comfortable travel experience for Etihad Airways customers on medium-haul destinations.
This expansion enables Etihad to serve nearly 90 destinations as of June 2025, including permanent year-round destinations and seasonal flights. As part of its commitment to strengthening Abu Dhabi's position as one of the most accessible cities from around the world, Etihad Airways announced 27 new destinations in 2025 alone, some of which were launched earlier in the year, attracting millions of visitors directly to Abu Dhabi and from there to destinations around the world.
For his part, Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of Etihad Airways, explained that with 27 new destinations launched or announced this year alone, Etihad Airways is helping to cement Abu Dhabi's position as one of the most connected and accessible cities in the world.
He added that this growth not only strengthens direct connectivity and stopover opportunities in Abu Dhabi, but also enhances the emirate's role as a major gateway for millions of travelers from around the world.
In this context, Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, explained that with new record half-year results in Etihad Airways' history, our strong financial performance and continued growth in passenger numbers reflect the success of our strategy and the dedication of our team. He added that the company is expanding sustainably and investing in travel experiences to attract unprecedented numbers of visitors to Abu Dhabi through its growing network.
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