Etihad Airways adds new routes to Calgary, Luxembourg and China

Etihad Airways is opening several fresh routes this week. The airline is set to launch a new connection between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Calgary International Airport in a few weeks, bringing a direct link to Alberta, Canada. Earlier this year the carrier also began serving Charlotte Douglas International Airport, making it the only Middle Eastern airline to fly to North Carolina. These additions are part of a broader rollout that the carrier announced as 24 new routes for the year. New North American and European Connections. Etihad will operate three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg‑Findel International Airport using Airbus A321LR aircraft. The service aims to attract both point‑to‑point travellers and those connecting through the Abu Dhabi hub to Asian destinations such as Bangkok, Tokyo and Shanghai. Booking data for the 12 months to October 2025 showed roughly 210,000 round‑trip passengers travelling between Luxembourg and markets across the Middle East, Asia, Australia and Eastern and Southern Africa, underscoring the route’s potential. The upcoming Calgary link will give UAE residents a convenient gateway to the Canadian Rockies, perfect for a weekend ski trip or a summer hike. While the exact launch date is still a few weeks away, the airline’s schedule indicates a regular service that will complement its existing North American network. Together with the Charlotte route, these North American additions broaden Etihad’s reach for leisure travellers seeking diverse destinations without lengthy layovers. Whether you’re eyeing a ski weekend in Calgary, a cultural stroll through Luxembourg’s old town, or a culinary tour of China’s vibrant cities, Etihad’s new schedule makes those plans more reachable from Abu Dhabi. Source: Simple Flying