Etihad Airways has reported its best-ever half-year performance, achieving record profits and passenger numbers in the first six months of 2025. The results highlight sustained momentum in network growth, operational efficiency, and an enhanced customer experience.
Profit after tax reached AED 1.1 billion (US$ 306 million), a 32 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was driven by vigorous customer demand, productivity and efficiency gains, and improved yields across both passenger and cargo segments. Total revenue rose by 16 per cent year-on-year, driven by both passenger and cargo revenue (16 per cent and 9 per cent growth respectively).
Etihad carried 10.2 million passengers in the first half of 2025, a 17 per cent year-on-year increase, supported by a 14 per cent rise in available seat kilometres (ASK) and an improved load factor of 87 per cent, up two percentage points on last year. In early July, the airline surpassed the milestone of 20 million passengers carried over the preceding 12 months—double the 10 million recorded in 2022—cementing its position as the fastest-growing carrier in the region.
Etihad’s operating fleet has now surpassed 100 aircraft, following the delivery of its sixth Airbus A350 in April and the return to service of a seventh A380 in May. That same month, the airline confirmed an agreement with Boeing for an order of 28 wide-body aircraft, underscoring its long-term growth and connectivity ambitions. In July 2025, Etihad added a further five aircraft to its fleet, including its first A321LR—marking the highest number of deliveries received in a single month.
“Our strong financial performance and continued passenger growth demonstrate the success of our strategy and the dedication of our people. We are expanding sustainably, investing in premium experiences, and bringing record numbers of visitors to Abu Dhabi through our growing network. commented Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways.
