Etihad Airways has reported strong traffic growth for January 2026, carrying 2.2 million passengers — a 29 percent increase compared to 1.7 million in January 2025.
The airline’s passenger load factor rose to 89.9 percent, up 0.8 percentage points year-on-year, reflecting sustained demand across its expanding global network.
At the start of 2026, Etihad’s operating fleet had grown to 127 aircraft, up from 101 a year earlier. The carrier’s network now covers 110 destinations worldwide, including newly announced routes to Luxembourg and Calgary, both offering direct connections to Abu Dhabi for the first time.
CEO Antonoaldo Neves said January marked a strong start to the year, highlighting the airline’s ability to maintain load factors above 89 percent while rapidly expanding capacity, underlining Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal as both a destination and global hub.