Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for February 2025, maintaining a strong performance. The airline welcomed 1.6 million guests during the month, achieving a notable average passenger load factor of 89%.

Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, stated:

“Our passenger numbers in February saw a strong 14% growth compared to the same period last year, as we continue to be among the world’s fastest-growing airlines.”

He added:

“As our capacity continues to grow, it is pleasing to see we maintained our robust passenger load factor of 89% year-to-date, as we prepare for a busy 2025 with the launch of 14 new routes.”

The growth in their operating fleet was also emphasized, mentioning that they are close to reaching three figures, with more deliveries expected throughout 2025, alongside record customer satisfaction in February.

Metric	February 2024	February 2025	2024 YTD	2025 YTD
Passengers	1.4 million	1.6 million	2.9 million	3.3 million
Passenger Load Factor	89%	89%	87%	89%
Operating Fleet Size	89	98
Passenger Destinations	69	73