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.

France shuts online ‘Pass Sanitaire’ application for foreign arrivals

November 3, 2021 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 12 Comments

France has discontinued, hopefully temporarily, the Pass Sanitaire issuance system for international arrivals into France.

Flying to France after Covid-19 reopening: Obtaining the Visa

November 2, 2021 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 5 Comments

Here is the latest experience of how visa application for France is working at the moment. Details inside.

Good News: British Airways will install Club Suites on all Boeing 777s by the end of 2022

November 1, 2021 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

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British Airways is now committing to upgrade all the 777s based at London Heathrow with the Club Suite they designed with Collins Aerospace by the end of 2022. That should mean a lot more of these flying around the world in the coming times.

Thailand is now open for Tourists (originating from over 60 countries, including India)

November 1, 2021 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 6 Comments

Thailand has now opened up for tourists. It is a little more work than just packing your bag and turning up at the airport, but if you can make it work, then get prepared for one of the biggest tourism destinations opening up again. Here are the details.

Flying to France after Covid-19 reopening: Introduction

November 1, 2021 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 5 Comments

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Starting off a trip report about my recent trip to Paris and Toulouse, to document all the things you should and need to know while planning a trip to Europe in the pandemic era.

West Bengal removes most Covid-19 flight restrictions effective November 1

October 31, 2021 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 4 Comments

West Bengal will finally see Covid-19 era flight restrictions go away. This should mean more flights into Kolkata and other major WB airports, and hence, a fall in fares as well.

Surprise: International flight India ban extended until November 30, 2021

October 29, 2021 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 41 Comments

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If you were thinking of flying into India or heading outside the country over the next few weeks, let’s forget it. India has announced that for now, only travel under the Vande Bharat Mission and air bubble flights are allowed.

Vistara Milestone offer: 1000 bonus Club Vistara points for making 4 Vistara flights in November 2021

October 29, 2021 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Vistara is offering a new promotion for November 2021. Making four flights during the month and you will get another bonus with Vistara, worth 1000 Club Vistara points.

IndiGo will change terminals for flights at Delhi and Mumbai on October 31, 2021

October 29, 2021 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

IndiGo will be switching to Terminal 1 in Mumbai and Delhi on October 31, 2021. Make sure to check your terminal in case you are arriving/departing/transiting from one of these airports in the coming days.