Definitely as i have family in Middle East, this will reduce travel time and cost. And there are many people will be using it, also will help not going through USA Anymore.
4 times a week...and will use 787-9
More details here
https://www.yyc.com/en-us/media-centre/blog/artmid/1030/articleid/184/etihad-airways-and-calgary-airports-launch-only-western-canadian-direct-route-to-the-united-arab-emirates
"Fairmont Calgary is a direct beneficiary of the Stampede Park transformation project, a major revitalization of Calgary’s Culture and Entertainment District centered around the government funded $500 million expansion of its BMO Centre, completed in 2024. The new BMO facility has created...