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.

American Express offering 5% additional rewards on purchases through January 10, 2023.

December 12, 2022 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 4 Comments

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American Express is offering a bump up, offering 5% additional rewards apart from the Membership Rewards by spending on your Amex during the holiday season.

8 Great Reasons to get that American Express Platinum Card

December 10, 2022 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 7 Comments

There are many reasons I keep an Amex Platinum in my wallet. Here are eight of the most prominent ones.

Good News: Etihad’s A380s to return to the skies (albeit in a limited fashion)

December 10, 2022 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Etihad will re-introduce its A380 aircraft, and these will see operations between Abu Dhabi and London Heathrow. Here are all the details available so far.

Last Day: Get 1000 IHG One Reward Points for downloading the app

December 9, 2022 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

A new promotion is offering an easy 1000 IHG One Rewards just for downloading the app. Here are the details.

Goa’s Mopa Airport to go live on January 5, 2023; IndiGo will launch flights to 8 cities and GoFirst to 3 cities on day 1

December 9, 2022 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 2 Comments

Goa will see the launch of its second airport, the New Goa International Airport, Mopa, on January 5, 2023. IndiGo will become one of the first operators to the new airport, and they will move in with connectivity to 8 cities in the first days of launch. That is some entry! GoFirst has also announced flights to three cities from Day one.

Air India embarks on refurbishing existing 777/787s; Will introduce Premium Economy on wide-body aircraft

December 8, 2022 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Air India will spend USD 400 million to fix up its existing long-haul aircraft in the coming years. Plus, they will add Premium Economy to them as they go along as well.

How to enrol for DigiYatra, and use it?

December 7, 2022 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 7 Comments

DigiYatra is the paperless process initiative for the Indian airport ecosystem, which was launched on December 1. Currently available at Delhi, Varanasi and Bengaluru, but more airports are slated to join in soon. Here are some details on how it makes your life easy.

Encalm opens new lounge at Delhi T3 International

December 7, 2022 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 4 Comments

Delhi T3 International Pier has a new lounge for International passengers flying out from Delhi. Here are some details and how you can access the lounge.

The last Boeing 747 leaves Boeing’s Everett factory

December 7, 2022 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The last of the Boeing 747 aircraft for Boeing, has left the Everett factory. With this, it is curtains for the Boeing 747 programme production.

5 great miles and points buying opportunities available in December 2022

December 6, 2022 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 7 Comments

As travel opens up and Covid-19 subsides, here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices!