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.

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India repeals RT-PCR testing requirement for arrivals and transfers via Singapore / Hong Kong / Japan and 3 other countries

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India has repealed Covid-19 testing on its borders, effective February 13, 2023. Arrivals/transit from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand will no longer be subject to RT-PCR testing before departure to access India.

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HDFC Bank Infinia / Diners Club Black adds 14 new transfer partners

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In a new move, HDFC Bank has added a tonne of new transfer partners to their premium credit cards. The partnerships are live now and available on their website. Here is what is new!

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