Etihad Airways carried 16.1m passengers in the first nine months of 2025, marking an 18 per cent increase compared with the same period in 2024, the airline said.
The carrier transported 1.9m passengers in September 2025, up 21 per cent year-on-year, reflecting strong demand across its expanding global network and sustained operational performance through the end of the summer season.
Passenger load factor averaged 89 per cent in September, one percentage point higher than the same month last year, demonstrating the airline’s efficient use of additional capacity.
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At the end of September, Etihad’s operating fleet totalled 115 aircraft, serving 82 passenger destinations worldwide.
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said: “September delivered another strong month for Etihad, with demand remaining high as we entered the post-summer period.
“Year-on-year growth continues across all key metrics, reflecting the strength of our network and Abu Dhabi’s growing position as a global destination.
“We’re expanding with discipline, keeping our load factors high and operations reliable. These results show clear momentum and focused execution — exactly what we set out to achieve in 2025.”
Etihad’s latest results underscore Abu Dhabi’s expanding role as a global aviation hub, with the airline continuing to grow capacity while maintaining high operational efficiency and reliability.
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