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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JetPrivilege tells 9.8 million members to pound sand with quiet Etihad Airways devaluation

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The JetPrivilege programme changes, which came by unannounced right before Diwali 2019, destroyed any remaining value in the loyalty programme after most value evaporated due to the shut down of Jet Airways. Etihad redemptions have also been devalued now.

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British Airways’ 50% off Award Sale (& 10% off on premium cabin redemptions)

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A new British Airways Redemption sale launched today is offering a 50% off on Economy and Premium Economy cabins when booked with points for travel through April 2020. You can also get a 10% discount on Business and First Class cabin redemptions.

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