ABU DHABI, 16 December: Eihad Airways welcomed 2.1 million passengers in November 2025, achieving a 28% year-on-year increase, marking a new peak in the airline’s traffic for 2025.
The airline maintained strong operational efficiency with a passenger load factor 89% for the month. In the first 11 months of 2025, Etihad has flown 20.2 million passengers, a 20% increase over the same period in 2024, while maintaining an average passenger load factor of 88%.
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 inbound travel to Abu Dhabi.
By the end of the month, Etihad’s fleet reached 124 aircraft, up from 98 in November 2024, with four additional A321LRs joining in November. The remarkable fleet expansion reflects the airline’s ambitious growth trajectory and ongoing investment.
Etihad Airways Chief Executive Officer Antonoaldo Neves said: “These results demonstrate the hard work of our teams. We’ve systematically built our network and 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.
Traffic statistics for November 2025
(Source: Etihad)
