{"id":20168,"date":"2025-09-12T15:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T09:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=20168"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:54:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:24:57","slug":"etihad-airways-economy-vs-air-india-economy-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/etihad-airways-economy-vs-air-india-economy-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Etihad Airways Economy vs Air India Economy Class: A Comparison for USA-India Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_20184\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20184\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20184 size-full\" title=\"Etihad Airways vs Air India Economy Class\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1.png\" alt=\"Etihad Airways vs Air India Economy Class\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1.png 800w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1-640x426.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1-681x454.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1-24x16.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1-36x24.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1-48x32.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-Airways-vs-Air-India-Economy-Class-1-272x182.png 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: freepik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>Economy remains the most popular cabin for international travel. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While premium cabins are on the rise, most budget-conscious travelers still prefer Economy for long-haul flights, especially to the USA. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium Economy <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has become a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new passenger-favorite<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but since it is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NOT available on all routes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Economy often stays the only option.<\/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\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path 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Seats\u00a0\">Etihad Airways Economy vs Air India Economy Class Seats\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/etihad-airways-economy-vs-air-india-economy-class\/#In-Flight_Entertainment_in_Economy_Class\" title=\"In-Flight Entertainment in Economy Class\u00a0\">In-Flight Entertainment in Economy Class\u00a0<\/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\/etihad-airways-economy-vs-air-india-economy-class\/#Award-Winning_Customer_Experience\" title=\"Award-Winning Customer Experience\">Award-Winning Customer Experience<\/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\/etihad-airways-economy-vs-air-india-economy-class\/#Nonstop_Flights_between_USA_and_India\" title=\"Nonstop Flights between USA and India\">Nonstop Flights between USA and India<\/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\/etihad-airways-economy-vs-air-india-economy-class\/#Etihad_Free_Stopover_Program\" title=\"Etihad Free Stopover Program\u00a0\">Etihad Free Stopover Program\u00a0<\/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\/etihad-airways-economy-vs-air-india-economy-class\/#Best_Airfare_from_USA_to_India\" title=\"Best Airfare from USA to India\">Best Airfare from USA to India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Air India stands out with its nonstop flights to the USA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/flights\/airline\/etihad-airways-ey-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etihad Airways<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adds touches of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury even in Economy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This Etihad Airways Economy vs Air India Economy guide may help you decide which suits your USA-India journey better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Etihad_Airways_Economy_vs_Air_India_Economy_Class_Seats\"><\/span><b>Etihad Airways Economy vs Air India Economy Class Seats\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etihad recently replaced its A380 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/in\/flights\/new-york-jfk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flights to New York<\/a> with the new A350-1000<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It also operates the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boeing 787 Dreamliners<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on some USA routes. Etihad\u2019s economy cabins are designed with passenger comfort in mind. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seats are generally 17 to 18 inches wide <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31 to 33-inch pitch<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Select seats, branded as \u201cEconomy Space,\u201d offer up to 36 inches of legroom for an added fee. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upholstered in modern fabrics<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adjustable headrests<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Etihad\u2019s seats give a sense of a premium touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Air India\u2019s economy seating is less consistent across <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/guide-to-types-of-aircraft-operational-for-usa-to-india-flights\/\"><b>aircraft types<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boeing 777s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> operating USA-India nonstops, passengers typically get <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18-inch-wide seats <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32 inches of pitch<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While the dimensions seem competitive, the age of the interiors can be noticeable. Frequent flyers often point out that Air India\u2019s seats lack the refinement and design upgrades seen on Gulf carriers. However, the slightly wider seat base does appeal to travelers who value space. On the other hand, <\/span><b>Air India A350s offer a brand new interior<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with better quality seats, even in economy class.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-Flight_Entertainment_in_Economy_Class\"><\/span><b>In-Flight Entertainment in Economy Class\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etihad stands out with its<\/span><b> E-Box system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, featuring hundreds of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movies<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV shows<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">live TV<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">channels<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">music<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Every seat is equipped with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal screens<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USB ports<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">power outlets<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The crisp touchscreen displays and intuitive menus make long-haul flights between USA and India more engaging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inflight entertainment on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/flights\/airline\/air-india-ai-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air India flights<\/a> can be hit or miss. While its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Boeing_777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boeing 777s <\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">787 Dreamliners<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do feature <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal screens<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movies <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shows<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the selection is not as expansive as Etihad\u2019s, and according to many passengers, the interface feels outdated. Flyers sometimes report non-functional screens, which can dampen the experience on a 14-16 hour flight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Award-Winning_Customer_Experience\"><\/span><b>Award-Winning Customer Experience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Etihad Airways<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has built a strong reputation for enhancing even the most affordable cabin. At the <\/span><b>World Travel Awards 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it received global honors for <\/span><b>Best Customer Experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Best Economy Class<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India\u2019s service reputation is mixed. While some passengers praise the warmth and familiarity of Indian hospitality, others report indifferent or slow responses to requests. Still, for passengers who value convenience, Air India\u2019s nonstop flights to the USA remain a strong advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nonstop_Flights_between_USA_and_India\"><\/span><b>Nonstop Flights between USA and India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etihad Airways<\/span><b> does NOT offer nonstop flights <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from USA to India. The airline offers <\/span><b>one-stop flights <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlanta<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to many Indian cities such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ahmedabad<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangalore<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyderabad<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chennai<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kochi <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">etc. The travel duration may vary depending on the route. For instance, a<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> one-stop flight from Chicago to Delhi via Abu Dhabi takes around 18h 40m<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India is the leading operator of nonstop flights from USA to India. It connects <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JFK<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newark<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">San Francisco<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to major cities in India such as<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> New Delhi<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangalore <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The flight duration may vary as per the route. For instance,<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a nonstop<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/usa\/flights\/ord-to-del\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> flight from Chicago to Delhi<\/a> takes approximately 14h 30m.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20171\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20171\" style=\"width: 1030px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20171 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Air-India-nonstop-and-price.png\" alt=\"Etihad vs Air India Economy- Air India nonstop and price\" width=\"1030\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Air-India-nonstop-and-price.png 1030w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Air-India-nonstop-and-price-300x54.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Air-India-nonstop-and-price-1024x186.png 1024w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Air-India-nonstop-and-price-768x139.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Air-India-nonstop-and-price-640x116.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Air-India-nonstop-and-price-681x124.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Air-India-nonstop-and-price-24x4.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Air-India-nonstop-and-price-36x7.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Air-India-nonstop-and-price-48x9.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Air-India-nonstop-and-price-150x27.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">*airfares may change subject to airline policies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Etihad_Free_Stopover_Program\"><\/span><b>Etihad Free Stopover Program\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What sets Etihad Airways Economy vs Air India Economy class debate apart is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Etihad\u2019s free stopover program that also includes Economy class passengers.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Etihad\u2019s Abu Dhabi Stopover lets you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">turn a layover into two nights at a hotel for free<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When booking your Etihad flights, you can request for a long layover to accommodate time for a stopover. You can enjoy up to two free nights in some of the city\u2019s top hotels listed by Etihad Airways. The package also includes a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stopover pass<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with discounts<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, free SIM card data, and shuttle access to attractions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Airfare_from_USA_to_India\"><\/span><b>Best Airfare from USA to India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India is often considered the most economical airline when compared to Etihad Airways. However, <\/span><b>the cheapest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian Eagle deal<\/a> of $912 from Chicago to Delhi on 19th November is available with Etihad Airways.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air India flight on the same route costs around $1082.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nonstop service may be a factor affecting the prices. As Air India now just operates 3 weekly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/usa\/flights\/ord-to-del\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flights from ORD to DEL<\/a>, the price mentioned above is for 20th November. So, if you are looking for an affordable deal along with the luxury of exploring Abu Dhabi, Etihad is an ideal option.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20174\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20174\" style=\"width: 1021px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20174 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Etihad-layover-1.png\" alt=\"Etihad vs Air India Economy- Etihad layover \" width=\"1021\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Etihad-layover-1.png 1021w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Etihad-layover-1-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Etihad-layover-1-768x217.png 768w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Etihad-layover-1-640x181.png 640w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Etihad-layover-1-681x192.png 681w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Etihad-layover-1-24x7.png 24w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Etihad-layover-1-36x10.png 36w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Etihad-layover-1-48x14.png 48w, https:\/\/tds.indianeagle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Etihad-vs-Air-India-Economy-Etihad-layover-1-150x42.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">*airfares may change subject to airline policies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After exploring our Etihad Airways Economy vs Air India Economy Class guide, you can call on the Indian Eagle toll free number +001-800-615-3969 to get exclusive phone-only deals. Book the lowest fares on Etihad or Air India flights and get round-the-clock customer support.<\/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. In case, owners don\u2019t want us to use their images, we will remove them promptly. We believe in providing proper attribution to the original author, artist, and photographer.<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Economy remains the most popular cabin for international travel. While premium cabins are on the rise, most budget-conscious travelers still prefer Economy for long-haul flights, especially to the USA. 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