Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has released its preliminary traffic figures for July 2024. The airline welcomed 1.7 million passengers, achieving a robust average load factor of 89% for the month.
Etihad Airways’ CEO, Antonoaldo Neves, said: “Our passenger numbers in July surged by 33% compared to the same period last year, underscoring our continuing strong growth.
“Year-to-date, we have served 10.4 million passengers, up 2.8 million on the same period last year, and as of July 2024, our rolling 12-month passenger count now stands at 16.8 million.
“July’s load factor of 89% reflects our successful performance during a peak summer period, amidst significant capacity expansion since 2023. Our fleet continues to grow and we now serve 10 more destinations than we did a year ago.”
