News / Customers turn away, believing Etihad plans to cut its freighter fleet to just four

Etihad is to reduce its freighter fleet to four aircraft in the build-up to the winter peak, leaving forwarders concerned over the carrier’s ability to meet commitments.

Rumours have been circulating that the Abu Dhabi-based airline would axe freighter services altogether.

One customer told The Loadstar: “Etihad is planning to reduce its freighters to four in the winter, and I am highly sceptical about the viability and credibility that brings to the carrier as a global player.

“Rotating four freighters in the peak period is untenable, because of maintenance, reliability and ...