Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, concluded 2024 with an impressive performance, capping off a year of significant growth and achievement. The airline welcomed 1.7 million passengers in December alone, a 22% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The passenger load factor was 87% for the month.
Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, expressed his satisfaction with the results. He stated, “December was our busiest month of the year, in the traditionally active holiday season, and we carried 1.7 million passengers, a 22% rise on the same month of 2023. In the full year of 2024, we carried more than 18 million guests, with a very healthy passenger load factor of 87 percent. More impressively, it represents an 80 percent increase in our total passenger numbers for 2022, underlining our strong growth trajectory over the past two years.”
The airline’s growth trajectory was further reinforced by the resumption of flights to Nairobi, Kenya, in December and the announcement of new destinations expected to begin operations soon.
Etihad Airways also celebrated significant recognition in 2024, securing several prestigious accolades at the World Travel Awards, including:
- World’s Leading Airline – Customer Experience 2024
- World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class 2024
- World’s Leading Airline Lounge – First Class 2024
- Middle East’s Leading Airline – Customer Experience 2024
- Middle East’s Leading Airline – Economy Class 2024
- Middle East’s Leading Airline Inflight Entertainment 2024
- Middle East’s Leading Airline Lounge – First Class 2024
- Middle East’s Leading Cabin Crew 2024
Founded in 2003, Etihad Airways has grown to become one of the world’s leading airlines, with a global network spanning the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Through partnerships with its codeshare partners, Etihad provides access to hundreds of destinations worldwide.
In addition to its operational achievements, Etihad has been a pioneer in sustainable aviation practices. Since 2022, it has been recognized as the Airline Ratings Environmental Airline of the Year for three consecutive years. The airline has invested billions in fuel-efficient aircraft and continues to lead industry decarbonization efforts through strategic partnerships with major aviation brands and manufacturers.
With its strong performance in 2024 and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Etihad Airways is well-positioned for continued growth and success in 2025.
For more information about Etihad Airways, visit etihad.com.
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