Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, a rise of 21% year-on-year and the best annual whole within the airline’s historical past, supported by sustained demand and disciplined capability progress throughout its rising international community. The complete 12 months passenger load issue was 88.3%, a rise of two share factors in comparison with 2024, reflecting the sturdy industrial efficiency all year long.
The airline ended the 12 months on a powerful word, carrying 2.2 million passengers in December, a rise of 28% in comparison with the identical month in 2024. Passenger load issue for the month was 87.6%, sustaining a persistently excessive load issue through the peak year-end interval.
On the finish of the 12 months, Etihad’s fleet consisted of 127 plane, following the addition of 29 plane in 2025 – the biggest single-year fleet growth within the airline’s historical past. This progress included the introduction of the Airbus A321LR, increasing Etihad’s premium cabin product to a wider vary of short- and medium-haul locations and supporting the continued growth of the community.
Etihad’s progress in 2025 accounted for round half of the UAE’s whole passenger progress, based mostly on reported anticipated air visitors progress throughout the nation, reflecting the airline’s central function in supporting Abu Dhabi’s tourism and financial ambitions.
Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Govt Officer of Etihad Airways, stated: “2025 was a 12 months of sturdy progress for Etihad. We carried greater than 22 million passengers – the best annual whole in our historical past – as we improved our service, product and buyer satisfaction all year long.
“Ending the 12 months with a report excessive in December displays the belief our prospects have in our product and repair. With the biggest fleet in Etihad historical past, of 127 plane, Etihad is best positioned than ever to welcome extra guests to Abu Dhabi and ship distinctive journey experiences for our visitors via a quickly rising community.
“The 12 months’s efficiency displays the efficiency of our staff and our prospects’ confidence in our premium service. Thanks to your dedication and belief. As we transfer into 2026, we stay dedicated to security, customer support and sustainable progress that advantages Abu Dhabi and the communities we serve.”
