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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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British Airways will extend elite member status for 1-year and offer lower requirement for requalificiation

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British Airways will now extend the Bronze, Silver and Gold status of all status holders who will be expiring their status from July 2020 to June 2021. Additionally, everyone gets a reduced requirement as well to retain or earn an upgraded status as well.

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Cathay Pacific gets a USD 5 Billion helping hand; HK Government will take a stake

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Cathay Pacific will receive a USD 5 billion worth bailout in the coming days, which should allow it to stay afloat and thrive as travel restarts after CoVid-19. The airline was burning about USD 400 million every month since February as it tried to live through the pandemic.

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