Etihad reports February 2026 Traffic Statistics
| Feb 25 | Feb 26 | Variance | 2025 YTD | 2026 YTD | YTD variance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 1.6 million | 1.9 million | +20% | 3.3 million | 4.2 million | +25% |
| Passenger load factor | 89.5% | 89.4% | -0.1pp | 89.3% | 89.7% | +0.4pp |
| Operating fleet size[1] | 100 | 128 | +28 | |||
| Network destinations[2] | 95 | 110 | +15 |
In the first two months of 2026, the airline carried 4.2 million passengers with an average load factor of 89.7 per cent.
The operating fleet stood at 128 aircraft at the end of February, with a global network of 110 destinations. The fleet comprises 48 B787, 20 A320, 15 A321, 11 A321LR, 10 A350, 9 B777, 7 A380, 2 A330 and 6 B777F. The average fleet age is 8.3 years[3].
Rounded figures.
[1] Including short-term aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (“ACMI”) leases. Operating fleet includes freighters.
[2] Including seasonal and cargo routes, as well as destinations scheduled to begin operation within the next 12 months. Of these, 92 were operated in the month of February.
[3] Average fleet age computed excluding ACMI leases.
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