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.

Flash Sale: Buy Wyndham Points with an up to 60% Bonus

May 21, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

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Buy Wyndham Points with a 50-60% bonus through June 5, 2025. This offer could land you over 8900 hotels around the globe, including over 70 in India, at bargain prices.

Axis Bank Tweaks Credit Card Benefits and Reward Rules: What You Need to Know

May 20, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Axis Bank is implementing a mass change to its credit card portfolio in June / July 2025. But not all of it is bad news. These are small, curated changes to the portfolio. Details inside.

Axis Bank Magnus for Burgundy caps Accelerated EDGE Rewards

May 20, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

Axis Bank is going to implement some new limits on how many points you can earn per month, and these are related to fair use on the cards. Here are the details.

Qatar Airways soars to new heights with a record USD 2.15 Billion profit in FY 2024-25!

May 19, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Qatar Airways also joins the league of super carriers, which have had an extraordinary year in terms of profitability. Here are the details of their record-breaking profits.

Adani Airports Ends Lounge Partnership with DragonPass, Cites Strategic Reassessment

May 15, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image shows an elegant and luxurious lounge area with red leather sofas and a matching coffee table. The room features a patterned carpet and is decorated with ornate elements, including a decorative partition and tall candle holders. The ceiling has a reflective gold finish, and large windows offer a view of the city lights outside. The space is softly lit with table lamps, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

In a sudden U-turn, Adani Airports has decided to discontinue its partnership with DragonPass, something that just came into effect a week ago. Here are the details.

Çelebi: Security Clearance Revoked by Indian Authorities on Security Grounds; 9 Airports including Delhi affected.

May 15, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Celebi’s Indian operations have been forced to shut down with immediate effect as they have lost their security clearance in India. Here are the details.

30% Discount for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes May 2025

May 15, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

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Singapore Airlines is offering a great opportunity to redeem some sectors on their global network at a discounted price of 30% when you book with Krisflyer miles. Hurry because these won’t last long. Book now.

Qatar Airways Places Record-Breaking Order for Widebody Jets with Boeing

May 15, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Qatar Airways has ordered 160 Boeing widebody jets with another 50 options in a ceremony in Doha. This will literally be two years of Boeing’s Dreamliner aircraft supply at current production rates.

Emirates Upgrades First Class Experience

May 14, 2025 by Ajay 3 Comments

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Emirates has been introducing new serviceware and incremental upgrades to its already fantastic First Class product over the past few weeks. Here are some details.

Changi Airport starts work on Terminal 5 after pandemic delays

May 14, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image is an artist's impression of an airport interior. It features a spacious, modern design with large columns and a high ceiling. There are lush green plants and trees integrated into the architecture, creating a natural atmosphere. People are walking with luggage, and there are signs indicating directions. A large digital screen displays an image of illuminated structures resembling trees. The environment is bright and welcoming.

Singapore Airport’s Terminal 5 has just taken off, and is expected to be completed in the early 2030s, when it will become the hub of Singapore Airlines and Scoot.