Ajay, Author at Live From A Lounge

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.

Here is how Accor Hotels in India will ensure your safety when they re-open for business

June 7, 2020 by Ajay 1 Comment

As hotels prepare to re-open, Accor Hotels enlist their strategy to keep you safe in the coming days when you check into an Accor Hotel.

Check your Club Vistara accounts for compensatory points & vouchers

June 7, 2020 by Ajay 2 Comments

Club Vistara has started to credit the points and expired vouchers (during the lockdown) for Club Vistara members back into their accounts. Check your account to see if you have received them or not.

Here is how Marriott India is preparing to welcome back guests as they re-open for business

June 6, 2020 by Ajay 5 Comments

a man wearing a mask and gloves spraying a wall

Marriott is all set to welcome back guests to the hotels in the coming days. Here is a rundown of things that will change the next time you will step inside a Marriott Hotel.

Air India’s website crashes during repatriation flights booking

June 6, 2020 by Ajay 15 Comments

In times of need, Air India is at your service, but Air India’s website keeps crashing. Going behind the 60 million hits of Air India.

IndiGo intends to continue buying new A320neos and get out of old A320ceo aircraft as soon as possible

June 5, 2020 by Ajay Leave A Comment

IndiGo, India’s largest airline, suffered a loss in the last financial year. However, that should not mean that the airline will stop buying new aircraft. In fact, they need more as they send the old ones back in a hurry.

Full list of Air India Repatriation Flights to USA/Canada/Europe/Australia/Asia for June 2020

June 4, 2020 by Ajay 42 Comments

Air India is planning to operate 356 flights around the world to bring Indians back home. The good news is, people from India to the other part of the world will also be able to fly out on these flights when they head out to other parts of the world.

Mumbai Cyclone Update: Mumbai Airport to cancel many flights

June 3, 2020 by Ajay Leave A Comment

a large white ceiling with many people walking around

Mumbai Airport is going to operate very limited flights on June 3, 2020 as the city could be hit by a cyclone which could make landfall today. Stay home if you can and no flying, I guess.

Air India Evacuation Flights to/from USA/Canada going daily in June 2020

June 3, 2020 by Ajay 66 Comments

Air India is planning to up the number of flights to the USA and Canada significantly. Air India flights to the East and West Coast will operate daily from June 12 onwards, and also to Toronto and Washington DC amongst other places. There should be a lot of seats to go around, but the prices will be high.