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Etihad Airways international route expansion

Overview

Etihad Airways has initiated several network expansions connecting Abu Dhabi to new international markets. In August 2026, the airline launched its first daily non-stop service to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, utilizing Airbus A320 aircraft. This expansion included a codeshare partnership with Uzbekistan Airways to provide connectivity to eight additional Uzbek cities.

Following this, the airline announced a new direct route between Calgary, Canada, and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to begin operations four days a week in November. Additionally, Etihad plans to connect Abu Dhabi to Gothenburg, Sweden, four times per week starting in mid-December.

Entities

Etihad Airways · Calgary International Airport · Frank Meyer · Abu Dhabi · Tashkent

Timeline

  1. 11 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Etihad Airways launches direct Calgary to Abu Dhabi flight route

    Etihad Airways is launching a direct route between Calgary and Abu Dhabi, while other UAE carriers like Emirates and flydubai expand services to Finland, Nepal, Sweden, and Europe.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Etihad Airways launches inaugural daily flights to Tashkent

    Etihad Airways has launched daily non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Tashkent, establishing a new aviation link between the UAE and Uzbekistan supported by a codeshare with Uzbekistan Airways.

Sources

businessincalgary.com · dubaibliss.com