Air Arabia, a leading low-cost carrier in the region, has announced strong financial and operational results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, as it continued to expand the network, further solidifying its leadership position in the market.
The Sharjah-based airline reported a net profit of AED770 million ($209 million), up 11% over last year from the AED693 million ($188.6 million) recorded in the first half of 2024, supported by robust passenger demand and business growth.
In the same period, the airline achieved a turnover of AED3.44 billion, marking an 8% increase compared to the AED3.19 billion registered in the first half of last year.
During this period, over 10.1 million passengers travelled with Air Arabia across its hubs, representing 13% growth. The airline’s average seat load factor in the first half of 2025 rose to 84%, it added.
On the Q2 results, Air Arabia said its net profit fell 3% to AED415 million from AED427 million recorded in the same period in 2024. The airline achieved a turnover of AED1.69 billion, marking a 2% increase compared to the second quarter of last year.
Between April and June 2024, over 5.1 million passengers travelled with Air Arabia Group across its operating hubs, reflecting a 15 per cent increase from the 4.5 million passengers carried in the same quarter of the previous year.
The airline’s average seat load factor - representing the%age of available seats occupied - rose by 6%, reaching an impressive 85% during the second quarter of 2025.
On the results, Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammad Al Thani said: "The strong performance recorded during the Q2 reflects the resilience of our business model and the effective execution of our growth strategy. Despite escalating geopolitical tensions and regional conflict witnessed during this period, which disrupted operations and led to flight cancellations, we responded to these exceptional circumstances with agility and efficiency."
"We continued to invest in expanding operational capacity across all hubs, achieving a record seat load factor driven by strong and sustained demand for air travel," he stated.
In the first half too, Air Arabia had achieved several key milestones. "It launched new routes, increased flight frequencies in key markets, and added aircraft to the fleet, enhancing our network, capacity, and customer offering," he noted.
"This growth came despite ongoing industry challenges such as political instability in some markets, fuel price volatility, currency fluctuations, and supply chain constraints. Our ability to expand in such conditions reflects the strength of our business model and the capability of our management team," he stated.
"As we look ahead to the remainder of 2025, our focus remains on expanding connectivity, serving new markets, and further enhancing operational efficiency and innovation. We remain committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers while creating sustainable growth and long-term returns for our shareholders," he added.-TradeArabia News Service
