Investing.com -- Etihad Airways on Wednesday reported a 30% increase in its first-quarter profit after tax, which reached 685 million dirhams ($186.52 million).

The airline attributed this growth to strong demand and improved operational efficiency, according to a statement.

The carrier also saw a 15% rise in total revenue, driven by growth in both passenger and cargo business.

Passenger revenue specifically saw a 16% increase, reaching 5.5 billion dirhams ($1.50 billion).

This was bolstered by increased capacity, ongoing network expansion, and more frequent flights.

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