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August 2025 marked a milestone for Etihad Airways, as the airline carried more than two million passengers in a single month for the first time. This achievement reflects an increase of approximately 22% compared to August 2024, when the carrier transported 1.7 million passengers.
The average load factor for August also improved, rising from 89% last year to 91%. The airline expanded its network by adding five new destinations, increasing its total from 76 to 81 passenger routes. Its fleet grew as well, with the number of aircraft rising from 96 to 112—an increase of about 16.7%. The growth was supported by the introduction of the Airbus A321LR.
Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves commented on these developments: "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. With 81 destinations in our network and more than 20 additional routes confirmed, we remain focused on connecting the world through Abu Dhabi."
