Abu dhabi: Etihad Airways carried 16.1 million passengers during the first nine months of the year, an 18 percent increase compared with the same period in 2024. The airline carried 1.9 million passengers in September 2025, marking a 21% increase compared with the same month last year.
According to Emirates News Agency, the growth reflects continued demand across the airline's expanding global network and strong operational performance through the end of the summer season. Passenger load factor averaged 89% across the month, up one percentage point from September last year, demonstrating efficient use of added capacity.
Etihad's operating fleet stood at 115 aircraft at the end of September, serving 82 passenger destinations worldwide.
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, stated that September delivered another strong month for Etihad, with demand remaining high as they entered the post-summer period. He noted that year-on-year growth continues across all key metrics, reflecting the strength of their network and Abu Dhabi's growing position as a global destination.
Neves emphasized that the airline is expanding with discipline, keeping load factors high and operations reliable. He concluded that these results show clear momentum and focused execution, aligning with their goals for 2025.