Etihad flies more than 2 million monthly passengers for first time

The UAE-flag carrier Etihad Airways has flown two million passengers in a single month for the first time since launching in 2003.  

On September 12, 2025, Etihad announced it had reached a significant milestone in August 2025 by breaking the two million mark. 

In August 2024, the airline carried 1.7 million passengers, signaling an increase of 22% for the same month this year.  

Etihad also highlighted that its passenger load factor had increased from 89% last August, to 91% this year.  

“August was a landmark month for Etihad as we carried more than 2 million passengers in a single month for the first time in our history. This record performance, combined with 22% year-on-year growth and a 91% load factor, reflects the trust travelers place in our people and the extraordinary service they deliver every day,” said Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways. 

Every detail matters From its fresh livery to its first takeoff, the A321LR’s journey is one for the books #Etihad #BeyondBorders #A321LR pic.twitter.com/xOtshM4s1P— Etihad Airways (@etihad) August 24, 2025 In a major landmark for Etihad, August 2025 also saw the introduction of its new Airbus A321LR which features first class suites and lie-flat business seats on medium-haul routes. 

“The successful introduction of our A321LR in August represents a significant enhancement to our product offering, bringing First Class suites and lie-flat Business seats to medium-haul routes for the first time in the region,” added Neves. 

Year-to-date, the airline has carried 14.2 million passengers, representing an 18% increase over the same period in 2024, with an average passenger load factor of 88%.   

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