Etihad Airways showed continued strong growth last month, with its latest monthly operational data showing 1.7 million passengers carried during April; growth of 21% year-on-year.
Passenger load factor also improved, year-on-year, with this April showing an 89% load factor compared to an 84% load factor last year.
In the year-to-date, Etihad has welcomed 6.7 million passengers, 1 million more than the same period in 2024, keeping the airline firmly on track 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.”
