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.

Conrad Bali for 100 US Dollars: Hilton Asia Pacific Sale

November 14, 2018 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 3 Comments

Get up to 35% off on Hilton hotels. The flash sale ends on November 19, 2018, and you can book your stays for travel through June 30, 2019. Time to lock in on a hotel for your holidays?

Redeem JPMiles for TEDxGateway 2018 tickets

November 13, 2018 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Now, you can redeem your JPMiles for the upcoming TEDxGateway 2018 that will be held in December 2018 in Mumbai. Here is how to get a Platinum Pass without spending cash.

Iberia 90000 Avios: Use it or Lose it

November 12, 2018 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 5 Comments

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The day is here. In a few days, the Iberia 90000 Avios will be withdrawn from your account if you did not already use them. We’re keen to hear what are you planning to do with your 90,000 Avios if you participated in the offer and have already used them.

Last Day to get paid for a lifetime free Amex Membership Rewards Credit Card

November 12, 2018 Updated on September 13, 2023 by Ajay 2 Comments

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Three more days to apply for the American Express Membership Rewards Credit Card lifetime free and get an Amazon Shopping voucher to apply for the card as well. This is a very very good deal in my opinion.

5 Best Airline Credit Cards in India

November 9, 2018 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 13 Comments

Here is my list of the 5 best co-branded airline credit cards for 2018. All these cards made it for different reasons to my list.

Air India ground staff on strike, flights delayed at Mumbai Airport

November 8, 2018 Updated on September 13, 2023 by Ajay 1 Comment

Air India’s ground staff at Mumbai Airport are striking since last night, which is causing the delay of a couple of hours for those who are flying Air India. You are advised to check before you leave home.

Happy Diwali: Collect your free Diwali Gift!

November 7, 2018 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 7 Comments

Happy Diwali everyone! Here is your Diwali Present, from us!

WOW Air being acquired by Icelandair Group

November 5, 2018 Updated on September 13, 2023 by Ajay 6 Comments

WOW Air is being acquired by Icelandair for a transaction price of $18 million. This saves the airline from extinction and gives it the opportunity to thrive all over again.

Announcing the next Mileage Mentor MasterClass Mumbai

November 4, 2018 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

If you want to learn all the tricks of the trade about how to earn and burn miles, this is your final chance. The LFAL team is organising another edition of the Mileage Mentor MasterClass on November 17. Not just that, you get a special discount because it’s Diwali.

HDFC’s 33% Cashback on buying Jewellery this weekend!

November 2, 2018 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 2 Comments

HDFC Bank is going to offer 10X rewards on Jewellery shopping this weekend. That means if you are planning to go shopping for Dhanteras, you are going to be able to get a cool 33% back in your pocket as travel money after you are done with it.