Etihad Airways has recorded a 14 per cent surge in passenger numbers compared to the same period last year with the airline welcoming 1.6 million guests during March.
It also recorded a passenger load factor of 87 per cent in the first quarter of the year, up 86 per cent in the same period in 2024, while expanding its capacity, and increasing its operating fleet size by 10 per cent, including the delivery last weekend of another A350.
“Our guest numbers saw further strong growth and across the 12 months to the end of March 2025, we have welcomed almost 20 million passengers,” Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves said.
“In the past month alone, we have announced two new routes and increased flight frequencies, bringing the total number of new destinations scheduled for 2025 to 16.
“I am very pleased to report we recorded our highest ever customer satisfaction scores in March, reflecting our continued commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience.”
Etihad Airways also received its sixth A350 on the weekend following a successful delivery flight from Toulouse, France.
Renowned for its sustainability, the A350 stands out as one of the most efficient wide-body jets, with 25 per cent lower CO2 emissions and a 50 per cent smaller noise footprint compared to earlier-generation aircraft.
This northern summer, Etihad will begin operating the A350 to Atlanta, its newest and sixth gateway into North America and one of 16 new routes Etihad is launching this year.
