About Ajay

Ajay Awtaney is the Founder and Editor of Live From A Lounge (LFAL), a pioneering digital platform renowned for publishing news and views about aviation, hotels, passenger experience, loyalty programs, travel trends and frequent travel tips for the Global Indian. He is considered the Indian authority on business travel, luxury travel, frequent flyer miles, loyalty credit cards and travel for Indians around the globe. Ajay is a frequent contributor and commentator on the media as well, including ET Now, BBC, CNBC TV18, NDTV, Conde Nast Traveller and many other outlets.

Get 100% bonus on IHG points purchases

February 25, 2026 by Ajay 7 Comments

The image shows a luxurious outdoor pool area at a hotel, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas. There are palm trees and lush greenery in the background, with a thatched-roof structure visible. Text on the image reads "Limited-Time Offer 100% More Points." The bottom right corner indicates the location as Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel.

An IHG bonus points purchase promotion has been launched. Here are some examples of how booking hotels on points can save up to 50% on the cost of the stay.

Purchase Virgin Points and get up to 70% Bonus (Buy for 1 Re a point)

February 25, 2026 by Ajay 13 Comments

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering an opportunity to purchase points with up to a 70% bonus on purchased points. Here is how to get the bonus for your next Upper-Class flight on Virgin Atlantic.

Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card: Now First Year Free (Exclusive)

February 25, 2026 by Ajay 1 Comment

The image is an advertisement for a credit card offer. It features a banner with the text "Limited Period Offer" and "Zero Joining Fee with FLIPKART AXIS BANK Credit Card." There is an image of a credit card with the logos of Flipkart and Axis Bank, and a name "VINIT KUMAR" on it. A button with the text "Apply Now" is also present.

Axis Bank is currently offering its Flipkart co-branded credit card free of charge for the first year. Here is how to get it and what are the perks.

Emirates Skywards’ New Preferred Cash+Miles Rates for Co-Branded Cardholders (Good Through March 31, 2027)

February 25, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Emirates Skywards has launched a new, 13 month long promotion, where you can get more value for your Skywards miles as a co-brand cardholder. Here are the details.

ANA Mileage Club’s International Award Sale through February 28, 2026 (including Indian routes)

February 22, 2026 Updated on February 21, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image is an advertisement for the ANA International Flight Awards' "Discount Mileage Campaign." It features a central graphic with text offering "all eligible routes 50% off" and "Honolulu one-way from 8,750 miles." The background includes various travel destination images, such as beaches with palm trees, a traditional Asian temple, a city skyline, and futuristic structures. The bottom text indicates the reservation and ticketing period from February 20 to February 28, 2026.

ANA Mileage Club is running a sale on redemptions through its frequent flyer programme for flights through September 2026. India is included. Here are the details.

Lufthansa’s Allegris Business Class on the 787-9 Is now Mostly Available for Sale

February 22, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Lufthansa is finally getting there with the rollout of the Allegris cabin on the 787-9 aircraft. The airline will start selling six times more business class seats on the aircraft for travel from April 2026

BOBCARD Limited × Etihad Guest: what the two new Etihad co-branded credit cards actually give you (and how to grab double sign-up miles)

February 20, 2026 by Ajay 1 Comment

Two men are standing together on a stage, smiling and holding a glass award. One is wearing a light blue blazer, and the other is in a patterned vest. Behind them, logos for "Etihad Guest" and "Mastercard" are visible. Several people in the foreground are taking photos.

Etihad Guest and BOBCARD recently tied up to launch a new range of co-brand credit cards. Here are the details of the new range, and a special sign up offer.

Get an Axis Bank Credit Card Lifetime Free

February 19, 2026 Updated on February 21, 2026 by Ajay 2 Comments

The image is an advertisement for the MyZone RuPay credit card by Axis Bank. It features the text "Lounge. Movies. Cashback. Repeat." and mentions that the card is UPI powered. The card offers benefits on platforms like Sony Liv, Swiggy, and Zomato's "district." The card is described as "LIFETIME FREE," and there is a call to action to "Get your free card." The card design includes an image of headphones. Terms and conditions apply, and the card is currently lifetime free.

Axis Bank is currently offering a host of their credit card products lifetime free. Here is how to get your hands on one.

HSBC TravelOne Credit Card introduces complimentary airport transfers for 2026

February 19, 2026 by Ajay 4 Comments

HSBC Travel One Credit Card has yet another enhancement. The card now offers four car transfers per annum. Here are the details.

IndiGo and Axis Bank launch BluChip co-brand credit cards

February 18, 2026 by Ajay 6 Comments

A group of people is standing in front of a backdrop featuring logos of Axis Bank, IndiGo, RuPay, and Visa. They are posing with two large credit card replicas. The cards display the names "Axis Bank" and "IndiGo," with one card labeled "Visa Signature" and the other "RuPay Platinum." The name "Seema Acharya" is printed on both cards.

IndiGo has released their co-brand partnership with the 4th bank in 9 months, with the latest one being Axis Bank. Here are the details of the new partnership.

Air India announces massive upgrade to international routes (including Canada, the UK and Australia)

February 17, 2026 by Ajay 17 Comments

The image shows a large commercial airplane inside an aircraft hangar. The plane has a white body with red accents, including a red tail fin featuring a sunburst design. The registration number "VT-ANT" is visible on the wing. The hangar is spacious with a high ceiling and metal framework.

Air India is upgrading the product on a whole lot of routes to North America, Australia and into Europe in the coming weeks. Here are the details of the upgraded products from Air India and where they will be deployed.