Etihad Airways boosts summer capacity by 10% as Gulf travel rebounds from Iran war | The National

Etihad is flying at close to 90% load factors, supported by a fleet that has grown by 23 aircraft in the past year. AFPEtihad is flying at close to 90% load factors, supported by a fleet that has grown by 23 aircraft in the past year. AFPRecovery gathers pace as bookings head for full recovery by AugustThe NationalJune 16, 2026

Etihad boosts summer capacity by 10 per cent, operating 300-plus daily flights, as Gulf travel rebounds following Iran war disruptions.

Load factors near 90 per cent, with recovery aided by corporate travel, UAE residents, and strong US-India transit via Abu Dhabi.

Antonoaldo Neves expects bookings to fully recover by August, with June and July load factors still 3-5 per cent below pre-war levels.

Despite Iata’s forecast $4.3 billion regional loss in 2026, fares will stay near pre-war levels due to a fuel hedging programme.