Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has revealed its traffic data for April 2025, showcasing impressive growth and performance.

The airline recorded 1.7 million guests for the month, signifying a 21% increase from the previous year’s data. The passenger load factor also rose to 89% in April, a notable jump from 84% in April 2024. This reflects Etihad’s sustained capacity expansion and increased fleet size.

Statistics Table

	Apr-24	Apr-25	2024 YTD	2025 YTD
Passengers	1.4 million	1.7 million	5.7 million	6.7 million
Passenger Load Factor	84%	89%	86%	87%
Operating Fleet Size	89	99
Passenger Destinations	68	72

So far this year, Etihad has welcomed 6.7 million passengers, and is on course to exceed 21 million passengers in 2025, a milestone for the airline.

Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad Airways CEO, stated:

“April was another exceptionally strong month for Etihad, with impressive passenger growth of 21% compared to last year. With almost 7 million guests flown in the first four months alone, we’re building strong momentum toward another record-breaking year.” “Our April load factor of 89% shows customers continue to choose Etihad for our quality of service, network, and overall value. We’re now on track to carry more than 21 million guests in 2025 – more than ever before in our history.” “As we move forward into the busy summer season, we remain focused on our growth strategy while maintaining the exceptional travel experience that our guests have come to expect from Etihad.”