Air Arabia announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026.
Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 278 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, representing a 22 percent decline compared to AED 355 million recorded in the same period last year. This drop was driven by the impact of the ongoing conflict in the region, which resulted in a sharp reduction in capacity due to airspace closures and temporary operational restrictions.
The airline recorded a turnover of AED 1.8 billion during the first quarter of 2026, marking a 1 percent increase compared to the corresponding quarter in 2025. During the same period, Air Arabia carried 4.7 million passengers across its operating hubs, a 5 percent decrease compared to the same quarter last year, while the average seat load factor—passengers carried as a percentage of available seats—rose to 86 percent, up 2 percentage points year-on-year. This growth in revenue and seat load factor reflects strong demand for Air Arabia’s services during the first quarter, despite the operational impact and reduced flight capacity in March.
During the first quarter of 2026, Air Arabia operated a fleet of 90 owned and leased Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft across its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan. Additional aircraft are scheduled for delivery throughout the year as part of the airline’s existing Airbus order book.
Source: Air Arabia