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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West Bengal requires CoVid-19 negative report for those arriving from 4 Indian States including Maharashtra and Kerala

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West Bengal has issued new Covid Travel Rules for those arriving from Maharashtra, Kerala and 2 other states, making it compulsory to present a CoVid-19 negative report to arrive in the state. All the details inside.

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Hyatt announces new global promotion with bonus points and free nights on offer (Register now)

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Hyatt Bonus Journeys is a new Hyatt promotion launching on March 1, 2021, and offers bonus points and free night certificates for stays at Hyatt and other participating properties across the globe. Here are all the details.

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Karnataka requires CoVid-19 negative report for those arriving from Maharashtra and Kerala

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Karnataka has notified new Covid Travel Rules for those arriving from Maharashtra and Kerala, making it compulsory to present a CoVid-19 negative report to arrive in the state. All the details inside.

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It will now be compulsory to provide negative RT-PCR report to enter India

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India is changing the rules of arrival in the country. Hereby, everyone entering India will need to present a CoVid-19 negative report before boarding a plane for entering India. Here are the new requirements, which will go into effect on February 22, 2021.

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