Etihad’s 2024 passenger numbers nudge...

UAE national carrier clocked up 1.7 million in August alone

Flagship carrier of the UAE, Etihad Airways, has published its latest traffic statistics, which show that year-to-date, it has served 12 million passengers.

In August 2024, the airline carried 1.7 million guests and achieved an average passenger load factor of 89% across the month, reflecting strong performance during the summer holiday period.

Etihad Airways' CEO Antonoaldo Neves noted that the passenger numbers had increased significantly compared to the same period last year, demonstrating its continued growth momentum.

"Year-to-date, we have welcomed 12 million passengers, an increase of 36% compared to the previous year. As of August 2024, our rolling 12-month passenger count reached more than 17 million, which is almost 70% higher than the full year 2022," he said.

"We maintained a healthy passenger load factor. This robust performance, particularly during the holiday period, underscores the growing preference for Etihad among travellers.

"Our operating fleet has grown to 95 aircraft, up from 79 in the same period last year.

“In the month of August, we brought the last two of the six A321neos expected in 2024 into operation. In addition, we are now flying to 10 more passenger destinations than at the same point last year."

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