Double-digit growth for Abu Dhabi-based carrier
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has reported a 17% rise in tonnage from H1/2023 to H1/2024.
Regionally, the carrier based in Abu Dhabi (UAE) has achieved significant growth, particularly in the east (+19%). The western region also saw a substantial tonnage growth (+20%), while the UAE experienced a 15% increase in tonnage.
The carrier's summer schedule introduced 24 passenger flights to new destinations and increased flights to existing routes by 70 per week, bringing the total number of flights offering belly capacity to 865. The carrier also launched a new freighter route to Madrid in July, operating two weekly B777F flights, bringing it to a total of 36 weekly freighter-only flights, supporting e-commerce connectivity from Asia to Europe. (ah)