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.

All air travel (other than Economy Class) in India to get more expensive due to 6% GST Hike

September 4, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image shows a graphic illustrating an increase in GST on premium air travel. It features a red upward arrow with percentages indicating a rise from 12% to 18%. A blue airplane is depicted above the arrow, and the text reads "GST on Premium Air Travel."

Premium Air Travel in India and ex-India will become more expensive when the new GST Rates kick in on September 22, 2025. Here are the details.

Buy Finnair Plus Avios with a 50% Bonus

September 3, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

Finnair has announced a new promotion where they are offering customers of their frequent flyer program an opportunity to buy points with a 50% bonus for a fortnight.

Could Caviar Arrive in Singapore Airlines Business Class?

September 2, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Singapore Airlines could be considering a move to bring Caviar on to their Business Class service, which could be an excellent upgrade to their already excellent product.

Flash Sale: Etihad Guest offering 50% off on redemptions for new destinations through September 2, 2025

September 1, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Etihad Guest is running a sale for redemption tickets on its 18 new destinations being launched during the remainder of the year. Although only one day remains. Here are the details!

What to do with your Axis Bank Atlas card? Hold it! Use it! Nothing Changed.

August 29, 2025 by Ajay 6 Comments

The image shows a black Axis Bank Visa Signature credit card. The card features a gold chip on the left side and a design of a globe with highlighted continents in red. The words "ATLAS" and "VISA" are visible, along with a contactless payment symbol. The card is placed on a textured dark surface.

Here is what I am thinking about my Atlast card. What are you doing about them?

IndiGo pulls a rabbit out of the hat with a further extension on Turkish Airlines’ Boeing 777 wet lease

August 28, 2025 by Ajay 4 Comments

A large passenger airplane with "IndiGo" branding is parked on the tarmac in front of a building labeled "Turkish Technic." The aircraft is blue and white, and there are maintenance stairs and equipment nearby. The scene is reflected in a puddle on the ground, and the sky is clear with some clouds.

IndiGo has received a six-month extension on its widebody arrangement with Turkish Airlines for the Boeing 777 aircraft, which will allow the airline to consider its next steps while operating flights to Istanbul, for now.

Buy Flying Blue Miles with up to 45% discount on purchased miles

August 28, 2025 by Ajay 13 Comments

KLM and Air France’s loyalty program, Flying Blue, is offering one of its best-ever promotions on purchasing miles. You get a 45% discount on the miles bought through September 17, 2025.