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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Pre-book ‘premium’ Economy seats on Vistara from February 20, 2020 onwards (Plats get them free)

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Vistara’s new seat selection policy comes into effect on February 20, and it means that many preferred seats will now be bookable against a charge by everyone. Vistara Platinum members benefit more, and Vistara Gold members lose some benefits.

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Singapore Airlines trimming schedule due to weaker demand caused by COVID-19 outbreak

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Singapore Airlines has announced a round of cancellations on their global flight network due to the reduced demand to travel through Singapore, on the back of the CoronaVirus Covid-19 situation. Here is a list of all the flights cancelled and accommodation plans.

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