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.

Just Another 48 Hours: Buy Marriott Points with a 25% Bonus

September 14, 2022 by Ajay 52 Comments

Marriott is running a new promotional sale on Marriott Bonvoy points, where they are offering a 25% bonus on buying points. Here are the details of this limited period offer.

Air India to add 30 aircraft, including 25 A320/321neos and 5 Boeing 777-200LRs in coming months

September 12, 2022 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Air India has announced that it will pick up 30 new aircraft, starting as early as the end of 2022 onwards. We get you the details on this fleet augmentation, and the addition of Premium Economy to the fleet.

Marriott’s New Global Promotion: 2000 bonus points on stays between September – December 2022 (Register Now)

September 7, 2022 by Ajay 3 Comments

Marriott is back with a new global promotion. Here is everything you need to know. Registrations are open, so sign up now!

30% Amex to Marriott Transfer Bonus Through October 31, 2022

September 1, 2022 by Ajay 12 Comments

A new Amex to Marriott Transfer Bonus is getting you a 30% bonus on transferring from Amex Membership Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy through October 31, 2022. Here is what to make of this promotion.

Review: EazyDiner IndusInd Bank Credit Card

August 30, 2022 by Ajay 3 Comments

If you are a frequent diner, get your hands on this new card which will provide you with a host of perks for your dining experiences across the country, and get a 2% return on spends on your dining and lifestyle spends as well.

SpiceJet ordered by regulator to cut operations to 50%

July 28, 2022 by Ajay Leave A Comment

SpiceJet has been ordered by the Government of India to cut back 50% of its schedule and will get the rights to operate these flights only after they can display operational reliability. However, the airline says, it is really not affected, as it is already operating a truncated schedule.

Akasa Air to launch on August 7, 2022. Bookings Open

July 22, 2022 by Ajay 1 Comment

Akasa will launch operations in August 2022, with first flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, to be followed by Bengaluru and Kochi. Here are all the details of their product and service.

Delhi Airport to get new Lounge on International Pier of Terminal 3 in September 2022

July 17, 2022 by Ajay 4 Comments

Delhi Airport will get a new International Lounge, Soon! Here is what we know.

London Heathrow asks airlines to cut flights; Emirates declines

July 14, 2022 by Ajay 1 Comment

London Heathrow is crushing right now under the burden of summer travel, being understaffed and traffic having returned to normal already. Here are some of the plans it has to keep things in check, and how airlines are reacting to their plans.