{"id":19878,"date":"2025-08-21T18:16:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=19878"},"modified":"2025-08-22T13:03:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T07:33:20","slug":"qatar-airways-qsuite-vs-air-india-business-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/qatar-airways-qsuite-vs-air-india-business-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar Airways A350 QSuite vs Air India A350 Business Class: Which Is Better for USA-India Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_19881\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19881\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19881\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01.png\" alt=\"Qatar Airways A350 QSuite vs Air India A350 Business Class\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01-24x16.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01-36x24.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01-48x32.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Qatar-Airways-A350-QSuite-vs-Air-India-A350-Business-Class-01-01-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>There has been a 3x increase in business class bookings on international flights. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On long-haul USA-India routes, many travelers now choose premium cabins like Premium Economy and Business Class. <em>The leading operator on the route, Air India, is also planning to add more premium seats as part of its broader expansion plans.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/qatar-airways-qsuite-vs-air-india-business-class\/#Qatar_Airways_QSuites_vs_Air_India_Business_Class_in_A350\" title=\"Qatar Airways QSuites vs Air India Business Class in A350\">Qatar Airways QSuites vs Air India Business Class in A350<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/qatar-airways-qsuite-vs-air-india-business-class\/#A350_Fleet\" title=\"A350 Fleet\">A350 Fleet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/qatar-airways-qsuite-vs-air-india-business-class\/#Award-Winning_Business_Class_Airline\" title=\"Award-Winning Business Class Airline\">Award-Winning Business Class Airline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/qatar-airways-qsuite-vs-air-india-business-class\/#Best_Business_Class_Seat\" title=\"Best Business Class Seat\">Best Business Class Seat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/qatar-airways-qsuite-vs-air-india-business-class\/#Award-Winning_Airport_Lounge\" title=\"Award-Winning Airport Lounge\">Award-Winning Airport Lounge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/qatar-airways-qsuite-vs-air-india-business-class\/#Nonstop_Flights_from_USA_to_India\" title=\"Nonstop Flights from USA to India\">Nonstop Flights from USA to India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/qatar-airways-qsuite-vs-air-india-business-class\/#Best_Airfare_Between_USA_and_India\" title=\"Best Airfare Between USA and India\u00a0\">Best Airfare Between USA and India\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India nonstop flights remain a popular choice for convenience, though recent airspace restrictions have added to travel time. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways continues to attract those seeking luxury through its Qsuites. This article explores Qatar Airways Qsuites vs Air India business class on the Airbus A350, helping you decide what\u2019s best for your trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qatar_Airways_QSuites_vs_Air_India_Business_Class_in_A350\"><\/span><b>Qatar Airways QSuites vs Air India Business Class in A350<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A350_Fleet\"><\/span><b>A350 Fleet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When adding widebody aircraft to their fleets, most airlines are now opting for Airbus A350 for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">operational flexibility<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">superior fuel efficiency<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and of course <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">passenger comfort<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><b>Qatar Airways was the launch customer and largest operator of A350,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> having <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">58 A350 jets<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in service <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18 on order<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Meanwhile, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Air_India_fleet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India fleet <\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">only has <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6 Airbus A350s in service<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">44 are on order<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Award-Winning_Business_Class_Airline\"><\/span><b>Award-Winning Business Class Airline<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qatar Airways has been winning the title of <i>\u201cWorld\u2019s Best Business Class\u201d <\/i>for <i>nine consecutive years<\/i> now at the prestigious <i>Skytrax World Airline Awards<\/i>. From lounges to inflight services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/flights\/airline\/qatar-airways-qr-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qatar Airways<\/a> offers the best business class product. Air India, on the other hand, is trying to enhance its business class offering after the takeover by Tatas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Air India <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boeing 777<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often criticized for its <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">older aircraft<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">broken seats<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sub-par <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inflight entertainment system<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3-2 seating configuration<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new Air India A350 business class<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spacious business class seats<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cleaner cabins<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Although many believe the Qatar Airways QSuites are still better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Business_Class_Seat\"><\/span><b>Best Business Class Seat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When traveling, comfortable and spacious seats are what passengers need. Qatar Airways takes a lead here as the airline\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QSuite <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has been awarded <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWorld\u2019s Best Business Class seat\u201d by Skytrax<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. According to a passenger who flew from Dallas to Delhi via Doha, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qatar Airways A350 Qsuite has 46 seats<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 38 in the front cabin and 8 more behind the business class entry. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 1-2-1 layout<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensures each passenger gets <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">direct aisle access<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The footwell is generous, the spacious <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/why-qatar-airways-business-class-seats-are-the-best\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qatar Airways business class<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> seat transforms into a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fully flat bed with 180\u00b0 recline<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and doors ensure complete privacy.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Air India business class seats on Boeing 777 were significantly older and criticized, the seats on the new Airbus A350 aircraft are well-received by passengers. The business class cabins in <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India A350s have 28 seats<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all of which fit between the front and second doors. When compared to Qatar Airways, Air India has a smaller business class cabin but follows the same 1-2-1 layout. Air India passengers in business class also get a<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 79\u201d full flat bed with privacy doors<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it a perfect private suite. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Award-Winning_Airport_Lounge\"><\/span><b>Award-Winning Airport Lounge<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qatar Airways\u2019 Al Mourjan Lounge- The Garden <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at Hamad International Airport has been named the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World\u2019s Best Business Class Airline Lounge<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the Skytrax Awards 2025.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The lounge offers exceptional services for passengers traveling from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/cheap-flights-to-india-from-usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USA to India<\/a> via Doha. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open 24\/7, it features a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spa<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quiet rooms<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fitness center<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fine dining options<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What sets it apart is access to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">world\u2019s first Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick All\u00e9no<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reserved for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qatar Airways business class and first class travelers<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Qatar Airways has also partnered with many airport lounges in USA and India to offer business class travelers a comfortable airport experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India lounges are available both in India and USA. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Air India Maharaja Lounge at JFK Airport is located at Terminal 4<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is open for business class passengers from 10:30 AM to 8 PM. It offers standard lounge facilities, including <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comfortable seating<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complimentary food<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">internet access<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accessibility support<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India has also partnered with other premium lounges like<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Swissport Lounge at Chicago O\u2019Hare and SAS Lounge at Newark Liberty<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to offer passengers lounge experience. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharaja Lounge at Delhi\u2019s T3 is under renovations<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the airline has partnered with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encalm Priv\u00e9 lounge<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nonstop_Flights_from_USA_to_India\"><\/span><b>Nonstop Flights from USA to India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qatar Airways does not operate nonstop flights between the USA and India. Instead, it offers one-stop connections via Doha from major U.S. cities, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, Houston, New York, Chicago, Washington, Boston, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Miami<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Travel time depends on the layover in Doha. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, flight 702 \/ 578 from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York JFK to Delhi takes around 18 hours 25 minutes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while flight 704 \/ 578 on the same route can take up to<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 29 hours 5 minutes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19879\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19879\" style=\"width: 1177px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19879 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration-.png\" alt=\"qatar airways jfk to del flight duration\" width=\"1177\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration-.png 1177w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration--300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration--1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration--768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration--872x420.png 872w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration--640x308.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration--681x328.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration--24x12.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration--36x17.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration--48x23.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qatar-airways-jfk-to-del-flight-duration--150x72.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">*airfares may change subject to airline policies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/flights\/airline\/air-india-ai-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air India<\/a> takes the lead as the primary operator of nonstop flights between India and the USA. The airline currently flies nonstop to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York JFK, Newark, San Francisco, and Chicago<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, flights between <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/air-india-washington-dc-to-india-flights-suspended\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington and India<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be suspended starting September 1. Air India has also reduced frequencies on some USA-India routes, while recent airspace restrictions have extended travel times on others. A <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JFK-Delhi nonstop still takes about 15 hours 30 minutes, but one-stop options can stretch the journey to nearly 20 hours 15 minutes.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><em>*Qatar Airways and Air India operate A350s on select routes, but aircraft type is subject to change as per airline policy.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Airfare_Between_USA_and_India\"><\/span><b>Best Airfare Between USA and India\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India is often the more affordable choice for business class travelers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For example, a one-way Air India business class ticket from<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/usa\/flights\/jfk-to-del\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> JFK to DEL<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on October 8 costs about <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$3,772 <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on IndianEagle.com. On the same date, a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qatar Airways business class ticket<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the same route is around <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$6,134<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Air India also has the advantage of a nonstop flight, while Qatar Airways offers a one-stop connection via Doha.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19880\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19880\" style=\"width: 1191px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19880\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-jfk-to-del-nonstop-flight-duration.png\" alt=\"Air India jfk to del \" width=\"1191\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-jfk-to-del-nonstop-flight-duration.png 1191w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-jfk-to-del-nonstop-flight-duration-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-jfk-to-del-nonstop-flight-duration-1024x253.png 1024w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-jfk-to-del-nonstop-flight-duration-768x190.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-jfk-to-del-nonstop-flight-duration-640x158.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-jfk-to-del-nonstop-flight-duration-681x168.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-jfk-to-del-nonstop-flight-duration-24x6.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-jfk-to-del-nonstop-flight-duration-36x9.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-jfk-to-del-nonstop-flight-duration-48x12.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Air-India-jfk-to-del-nonstop-flight-duration-150x37.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1191px) 100vw, 1191px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">*airfares may change subject to airline policies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want a budget-friendly nonstop flight, Air India is the right choice. But if luxury lounges and world-class cabins matter more, Qatar Airways is hard to beat. Qatar Airways Qsuites vs Air India Business Class, which one would you choose for your next USA-India trip? Share your thoughts in the comments below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/help\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Eagle customer service<\/a> to find out the best available business class deals on USA-India routes. You can choose the deals that fit your budget and preference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><i>Indian Eagle claims no credit for the images featured on its blog site. All the visual content is copyrighted to its respective owners only. We mention the source name of the image whenever possible and found. However, if we miss acknowledging the owner\u2019s source, please contact us. 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