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.

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Airlines offering free rescheduling on domestic Indian flights due to 2nd Wave of the Pandemic

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With the pandemic raging, the Indian carriers are being more liberal with their change policies, offering you the opportunity to reschedule your tickets for free, if you cannot travel on your originally designated date. Details inside.

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Hilton Honors ‘More Nights, More Points’ promotion offers up to 3X points till September 6, 2021

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Hilton Honors have launched today, their new global promotion which is offering between 2-3x points for stays at Hilton Hotels till September 6, 2021. All the details and how to register, inside.

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US Travel Restrictions from India to go live from May 4, 2021

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The USA will implement new travel restrictions for most non-US Citizens from India effective May 4, 2021, onwards where if they have been in India in the past 14-days, they will not be allowed to enter the USA. This means, in effect, Indians will be put on a travel ban list to the USA.

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