Etihad Airways records 28 per cent passenger growth in November as traffic hits 2025 peak

Etihad Airways welcomed 2.1 million passengers in November, marking a 28 per cent year-on-year increase and the highest monthly traffic level achieved by Etihad so far in 2025.

The airline maintained robust operational efficiency, reporting a passenger load factor of 89 per cent for November.

Across the first eleven months of 2025, Etihad carried 20.2m passengers, representing a 20 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024, while sustaining an average passenger load factor of 88 per cent.

Etihad Airways passenger statistics

During November, Etihad continued to expand its network with the launch of new services to Tunis, Hanoi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong and Medina, supporting continued passenger growth and boosting inbound travel to Abu Dhabi.

By the end of the month, Etihad’s fleet reached 124 aircraft, up from 98 aircraft in November 2024, reflecting the airline’s accelerated growth strategy.

The fleet expansion included the addition of four A321LR aircraft during November, underlining continued investment in capacity and network development.

Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said: “These results demonstrate the hard work of our teams. We’ve systematically built out our network, invested in our product, and our expanded capacity is bringing more visitors to experience all that Abu Dhabi has to offer.

“What’s particularly encouraging is the consistency of our performance across the year. Our network continues to resonate with customers globally, and we’re maintaining high load factors while adding significant capacity. This operational strength positions us well heading into the final month of the year.”