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Etihad aims to triple passenger numbers to 33 million and double its fleet to 150 planes by the end of the decade. Getty Images
Etihad aims to triple passenger numbers to 33 million and double its fleet to 150 planes by the end of the decade. Getty Images
Etihad flies 8.7 million passengers in first half of the year amid soaring travel demand
Abu Dhabi airline’s load factor reached 85% as the number of passengers rose more than third during the period