Etihad Reports 2.0 Million Passengers in October 2025
Etihad Airways announces a significant increase in passenger numbers for October 2025, achieving a total of 2.0 million.
Etihad Airways reported carrying 2.0 million passengers in October 2025, marking a 28% increase compared to the same month last year.
| Oct 24 | Oct 25 | Variance | 2024 YTD | 2025 YTD | YTD variance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 1.6 million | 2.0 million | +28% | 15.2 million | 18.1 million | +19% | |
| Passenger load factor | 87% | 88% | +1pp | 87% | 88% | +1pp | |
| Operating fleet size | 97 | 120 | +23 | ||||
| Network destinations | 87 | 114 | +27 |
Year-to-date, Etihad has now serviced 18.1 million passengers, which is a 19% growth over the first ten months of 2024. The airline maintained an 88% load factor in October, showcasing effective capacity management amidst rapid expansion.
Etihad’s fleet expanded to 120 aircraft by the end of October, operating out of a network consisting of more than 100 destinations, with 96 being actively serviced throughout the month.
Antonoaldo Neves, the Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, commented: “October’s exceptional 28% passenger growth accelerates the momentum we built through the first nine months of the year. With our fleet reaching 120 aircraft and a network of more than 100 destinations, we are witnessing the complete impact of our strategic expansion. As we enter the last quarter of 2025, our operational performance and sustained high load factors instill confidence in achieving a landmark year for Etihad.”
