The UAE's Etihad Airways revealed that it carried 14.2 million passengers from January to August 2025, an increase of 18% compared with the same period of 2024, with an average passenger load factor of 88%.
Etihad Airways recorded 2 million passengers in August 2025, an increase of 22% compared with August 2024, while the passenger load factor rose to 91%, compared with 89% in the same period last year, reflecting strong demand and highly efficient capacity utilization, according to a press release published on the Etihad Airways website.
Etihad's fleet currently stands at 112 aircraft, with the new A321LR entering service in August, bringing widebody-level service to narrowbody aircraft for the first time in the region, with First Class suites and Business Class seats that convert into fully flat beds.
For his part, Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said August was a historic month for Etihad Airways, as the airline carried more than two million passengers in a single month for the first time in its history. He added that this record performance, alongside annual growth of 22% and a load factor of 91%, reflects travelers' confidence in the airline's team and the exceptional service they deliver every day.
He stressed that the successful entry into service of the airline's A321LR in August represents a major boost to its offering and services, as it provides First Class suites and fully flat Business Class seats on its medium-haul flights for the first time in the region.
He noted that with 81 destinations in its network and more than 20 additional destinations confirmed, the airline continues to focus on connecting the world through Abu Dhabi, while attracting more visitors to experience everything the emirate has to offer.
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