Dhaka: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's largest low-cost carrier, reported a record net profit of AED 656 million ($179 million) for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2025, up 16pc from a year earlier, driven by robust travel demand and network expansion.

Quarterly revenue rose 14pc to AED 2.04 billion, as passenger numbers across its hubs grew 16pc to 5.9 million.

The average seat load factor climbed four points to 85pc, underscoring sustained efficiency and demand across its routes.

Chairman Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammad Al Thani said the results reflected the airline's“resilient business model” and strong operational discipline despite geopolitical and supply chain pressures.

For the first nine months of 2025, net profit rose 13pc to AED 1.42 billion, while revenues increased 10pc to AED 5.49 billion. Passenger traffic reached 16 million, up 14pc year-on-year, with the same 85pc load factor.

Air Arabia added six aircraft, expanding its fleet to 88 Airbus A320 and A321 jets, and launched 12 new routes, bringing its total network to 212 destinations.

In July, a consortium led by Air Arabia, Nesma Group and KUN was chosen by Saudi Arabia's GACA to establish a new low-cost airline based in Dammam.

The carrier maintained its MSCI ESG“AA” rating and took delivery of its first A320neo as part of a 120-aircraft order.

Its Charity Cloud programme added two clinics in Bangladesh and Egypt, bringing its total schools and clinics to 15 across 12 countries.

Air Arabia was also named“Low-Cost Airline of the Year” at the 2025 TDM Travel Trade Awards and ranked among Forbes Middle East's“Top 100 Listed Companies.”

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