Etihad Airways recently revealed that it carried 1.7 million guests in August and achieved an average passenger load factor of 89 percent across the month, reflecting very strong performance during the summer holiday season. Year-to-date, the airline welcomed 12 million passengers, an increase of 36 percent compared to the previous year.
“Our passenger numbers in August increased significantly compared to the same period last year, demonstrating our continued growth momentum,” stated Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways.
As of August 2024, Etihad Airways’ rolling 12-month passenger count reached more than 17 million, which is almost 70 percent higher than the full year 2022.
“We maintained a healthy passenger load factor of 89 percent for August 2024, even as we expanded our capacity compared to 2023. This robust performance, particularly during the holiday period, underscores the growing preference for Etihad among travelers,” added Neves.
The airline also reported that its operating fleet grew to 95 aircraft, up from 79 in the same period last year.
“This increase of 16 new aircraft in the past 12 months is a result of the ambition and commitment of the entire company, working together to achieve this in exceptional time, while at the same time consistently delivering a load factor exceeding 86 percent,” he added.
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Etihad Airways also revealed that it bought brought the last two of the six A321neos expected in 2024 into operation last month. The airline is now also flying to 10 more passenger destinations. This expansion enhances the airline’s network and supports Abu Dhabi’s position as a global aviation hub and as a major destination for tourists from around the world.
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