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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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Newly launched Srinagar to Sharjah flight costs an hour more over airspace denial by Pakistan

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It seems Pakistan has taken objection to the use of its airspace for flights between Srinagar and Sharjah. They have declined clearance for these flights going forward, and which is causing this flight to be operated on a longer routing now.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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