Etihad Airways Reaches Landmark Milestone with 300 Daily Passenger Flights

Etihad Airways has achieved a major milestone in 2025 by operating 300 scheduled passenger flights per day, marking one of the fastest growth trajectories in the global airline industry.

Growth Highlights
- Fleet expansion: Grew from 96 aircraft in September 2024 to 115 aircraft in 2025, including new A350s, 787 Dreamliners, A380s, and A321LRs with premium suites.
- Passenger surge: Carried 1.9 million passengers in September 2025, a 21% increase year-over-year, with a strong 89% load factor.
- Network boost: Added 31 new destinations in 2025, bringing the total to nearly 90 global destinations. Key additions include Medan, Phnom Penh, Addis Ababa, and Krabi.

Operational Excellence
- All 300 flights are scheduled passenger services, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s role as a global aviation hub.
- Etihad’s home base at Zayed International Airport supports this growth with capacity for 45 million passengers and 65 gates, enabling kerb-to-gate movement in just 12 minutes.

Workforce & Innovation
- Welcomed 1,700 new employees in H1 2025, including 100+ pilots and 1,000 cabin crew.
- Launched a UAE National Talent Strategy to double its Emirati workforce over five years.

Leadership Insight
Captain Majed Al Marzouqi, Chief Operations and Guest Officer, stated:
- “This milestone reflects one of the fastest growth trajectories in the global airline industry, made possible by our people’s dedication and the trust of our guests.”