13/04/2025 09:47 AST

UAE national carrier Etihad Airways said it had delivered a solid performance in March flying 1.6 million passengers during the month, up 14% over last year.

Announcing the traffic statistics for March, Etihad said it continued its positive performance as among the fastest growing global carriers.

The airline recorded a passenger load factor of 87% in the first quarter, up from 86% in the same period last year, while expanding its capacity, and increasing its operating fleet size by 10%.

On the solid growth, CEO Antonoaldo Neves said Etihad Airways' guest numbers saw further strong growth and across the 12 months to the end of March 2025, the airline has welcomed almost 20 million passengers.

"In the past month alone, we have announced two new routes and increased flight frequencies, bringing the total number of new destinations scheduled for 2025 to 16," he stated.

"I am very pleased to report we recorded our highest ever customer satisfaction scores in March, reflecting our continued commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience," he added.


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