Summing up its preliminary February 2024 statistics, Etihad Airways says it has carried more than 1.4 million guests onboard with 46 pc year-on-year growth in customer numbers.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, says it carried more than 1.4 million guests onboard its aircraft in February 2024.

According to a press statement by Etihad, its preliminary traffic statistics for the month show that its load factor averaged 89 pc during the month.

“In February 2024 we saw a 46 pc year-on-year growth in customer numbers as we continue our growth strategy. Our year-to-date (YTD) passenger figures at 2.9 million are 40 pc higher than at YTD February 2023,” says Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways.

“February was a busy month as we strengthened our fleet, welcoming three new 787-9s, a move which is aligned to our network expansion strategy of adding new destinations and expanding frequencies into key markets. We also announced two additional new routes which will begin this year: to Antalya, Turkey and Jaipur, India, the latter representing our 11th non-stop connection between Abu Dhabi and the Indian subcontinent,” Neves adds.