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Booking tickets for parents.
-Qatar is ~$200 cheaper than next cheapest airline! What gives?
-Have you flown Qatar? Like it? Reviews?
-My choice: Etihad

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Qatar Airlines is better than Emirates which is better than Etihad. Doha is also much better than Abu Dhabi as an airport which is absolutely trash.
Have flown each multiple times, and Etihad is easily the the 3rd best, Qatar and Emirates are close.

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I like all 3 major middle-east airlines: Qatar, Emirates and Etihad (way better than European carriers).
The distinction of one better than other comes in the nuances of leg-space, and seat comfort. You may want to specifically mention if you are looking for reviews in Economy or Business. But, in terms of service, I rate all 3 of them high!

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Looking at Economy! But willing to see Premium or Business with Qatar if that’s the best choice

Air India! My mother had amazing experience. She loved it much more than Emirates. I booked her on one of direct flights and she liked that she doesn't have to get down with 4-5 hrs of settling down (while coming).

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Qatar is the best among all 3 IMO these days. Etihad blows

Qatar has amazing service and generally newer aircraft. I love the Q suite when traveling with family. Qatar is probably cheaper right now as they are trying to drive up transit passengers to make up for the downturn due to the blockade with Saudi etc.

Qatar is the best middle eastern airline followed by Emirates. Upgrade to business class isn’t too expensive for the smaller leg of the flight ✈️

My choice is Air India, especially for parents

Qatar vs. Delta? I am planning an India trip and Delta is cheaper.

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