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.

British Airways Double Avios Promotion for flights through December 31, 2019

March 26, 2019 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

British Airways First Class Boeing 787-9

British Airways latest promotion offers you a 100% bonus on your flights through the end of the year, so register now and book fast!

Giveaway: 7 Jet Airways upgrades for travel this week

March 26, 2019 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 4 Comments

If you are flying Jet Airways this week, let us make your trip even better, by upgrading your flight from Economy to Business Class. Let’s do this!

Breaking: Naresh Goyal resigns from Jet Airways & airline set to get funding

March 25, 2019 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 8 Comments

Jet Airways promoter and chairman, Naresh Goyal has stepped down from the position of Chairman with immediate effect. The airline has also received INR 1500 crores ($200 million approx) of funds for current operations.

Onboard IndiGo’s Inaugural flight to Istanbul

March 23, 2019 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 10 Comments

The first review of IndiGo’s flight launched earlier this week between Delhi and Istanbul on IndiGo’s sole A321neo aircraft. Check it out.

Now Redeem JPMiles for Flight Booking on any seat across partners

March 22, 2019 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 20 Comments

Now, you can redeem JPMiles for Flight Booking across airlines for any seat booking across airlines. Here is how to do it.

What to do when you have a Jet Airways flight cancellation?

March 22, 2019 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 65 Comments

What do you do when you have a Jet Airways Flight Cancellation? I put together a primer in terms of the various things you could do before you sign up for that refund.

Jet Airways Lounge Access Delhi & Hyderabad Airport withdrawn!

March 20, 2019 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 3 Comments

With immediate effect, Business Class Passengers of Jet Airways won’t be able to access the domestic as well as international lounges of Plaza Network in Delhi and Hyderabad airport.

Exclusive: Jet Airways Manchester flight being withdrawn this weekend

March 19, 2019 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 7 Comments

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Jet Airways has closed reservations for the recently launched Mumbai – Manchester route with effect from this weekend. This Friday will be the last flight operating on this segment for Jet Airways.

Jet Airways News: Etihad wants out of the airline and JetPrivilege

March 19, 2019 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 6 Comments

In the latest Jet Airways news, their white knight Etihad is bailing on them and has made it clear that they will be willing to sell their stake in the airline at a 70% discount to the cost they entered the airline.

Jet Airways Flight Cancellation News:Abu Dhabi gone

March 18, 2019 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 29 Comments

There are some big updates to Jet Airways Flight Cancellations. Jet is now starting to unscheduled trim down a lot of their remaining international 737 schedules.