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Etihad Airways carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, a rise of 21% year-on-year and the best annual complete within the airline\u2019s historical past, underpinned by sustained demand and disciplined capability progress throughout its increasing world community. Passenger load issue for the total 12 months reached 88.3%, up two proportion factors in contrast with 2024, reflecting robust business efficiency all year long.<\/strong><\/p>\n The airline closed the 12 months on a excessive notice, carrying 2.2 million passengers in December, up 28% in contrast with the identical month in 2024. Passenger load issue for the month reached 87.6%, sustaining constantly excessive utilisation in the course of the peak end-of-year journey interval.<\/p>\n At year-end, Etihad\u2019s working fleet stood at 127 plane, following the addition of 29 plane throughout 2025 \u2013 the most important single-year fleet enlargement within the airline\u2019s historical past. This progress included the introduction of the Airbus A321LR, extending Etihad\u2019s premium cabin product to a wider vary of short- and medium-haul locations and supporting continued community enlargement.<\/p>\n Etihad\u2019s progress in 2025 accounted for about half of complete passenger progress within the UAE, primarily based on reported projected airline visitors progress throughout the nation, reflecting the airline\u2019s central position in supporting Abu Dhabi\u2019s tourism and financial ambitions.<\/p>\n Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Government Officer of Etihad Airways<\/strong>, stated: \u201c2025 was a 12 months of robust progress for Etihad. We carried greater than 22 million passengers \u2013 the best annual complete in our historical past \u2013 whereas enhancing our service, product\u00a0and buyer \u00a0satisfaction throughout the 12 months.<\/p>\n