Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, has reported carrying 5 million passengers during the first quarter of 2025, with 1.6 million travellers in March alone, marking a 14 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
The airline achieved a passenger load factor of 87 percent in Q1 2025, up from 86 percent in the corresponding period of 2024, while simultaneously expanding its capacity and growing its operating fleet by 10 percent, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said in a statement.
Etihad Airways reports strong passenger growth in Q1 2025
“Our guest numbers saw further strong growth and across the 12 months to the end of March 2025, we have welcomed almost 20 million passengers. In the past month alone, we have announced two new routes and increased flight frequencies, bringing the total number of new destinations scheduled for 2025 to 16. I am very pleased to report we recorded our highest ever customer satisfaction scores in March, reflecting our continued commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience,” Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways said.
These results position Etihad Airways among the fastest growing global carriers as it maintains its upward trajectory in the aviation sector.
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