As Etihad Airways continues to expand capacity and improve efficiency, the airline has delivered a record profit after tax of $463 million for the first nine months of 2025 — up 26% over the same period last year.
“Etihad’s performance this year has set a new benchmark, outpacing the market and driving nearly half of the UAE’s total passenger growth,” said Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways.
“It’s a clear validation of our strategy, the strength of our team, and the appeal of Abu Dhabi as a world-class destination.”
The airline's revenues were up 18% to $5.9bn during the period. This consisted of $4.95bn in passenger revenues, up 20%, and $875 million in cargo revenue, which was up 8%.
The increase in revenues was supported by a 17% increase in capacity and 18% increase in passenger numbers, which reached 16.1 million during the period. Passenger load factor was up one percentage point to 88%.
The airline added nine aircraft during the third quarter, including its first three A321LR aircraft, three 787s, two Airbus A350s, and one A320.
As a result, network destinations increased from 86 to 112 — supporting the airline's growth. Etihad had 115 aircraft in its operating fleet as of the end of September 2025.
EBITDA was up 27% to $1.2bn, with EBITDA margin up one percentage point to 20%. Profit margin was up one percentage point to 8%.