
Etihad Airways welcomes 1.7m guests in April
ABU DHABI, 4 hours, 29 minutes ago
Etihad Airways, the UAE's national airline, reported strong growth in April 2025, welcoming 1.7 million guests, a 21% increase from the previous year.
The airline recorded a passenger load factor of 89%, a significant improvement from 84% in April 2024. Year-to-date, Etihad has welcomed 6.7 million passengers, 1 million more than 2024, aiming to exceed 21 million passengers in 2025.
Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad Airways CEO, said: "April was another exceptionally strong month for Etihad, with impressive passenger growth of 21% compared to the same period 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." -TradeArabia News Service