Ajay, Author at Live from a Lounge

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.

This Week At The Lounge : January 15, 2017

January 15, 2017 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The week has ended and a lot has changed. Here is a recap of all the updates from the week behind us in case you missed out something. Hope to bring you another week full of content in the days ahead.

Mumbai Airport runway closure February through April 2017

January 14, 2017 by Ajay 1 Comment

Mumbai Airport’s Primary Runway will be shut down for 8 hours a day for 3 months coming February 2017. Here is how this impacts your plans.

Emirates offering paid First Class Lounge Access in Dubai

January 13, 2017 by Ajay 3 Comments

If you are an economy passenger travelling via Dubai, you will now be able to access the Emirates Lounges at the airport by paying cold cash. You can even get into the First Class Lounge if you are feeling really celebratory! Find out how!

Bizarre! Air India to launch women-only seating

January 13, 2017 by Ajay 7 Comments

Air India will offer women-only seating on their flights. This is a new facility they intend to offer next week onwards, and one that they say will enhance the safety of women passengers in the air. Uh Oh!

New Years Fireworks in Sydney, Australia #itwasbeautiful

January 11, 2017 by Ajay 3 Comments

If you were wondering where the hell was I over the past 21 days, I was actually in heaven. The wife and moi were over to Australia to meet the Koalas, eat some nice seafood, drive and watch the Sydney Fireworks over New Years. How was your NYE?

Hong Kong scraps Visa-on-Arrival for Indians

January 10, 2017 by Ajay 4 Comments

The country that sends half-a-million visitors to Hong Kong will no longer have people just arrive at their doors. Instead, you will need to do some paperwork before arriving. Read more about Hong Kong’s pre-arrival formalities for Indians valid 23 January 2017.

The Quirks of getting a UAE Transit Visa from Etihad

December 23, 2016 by Ajay 25 Comments

Most of us have no trouble getting a UAE visa issued as long as we are flying one of the two UAE based airlines. However, this time my situation was slightly unique and that led to a bit of an anxiety pang I must admit!

Off we go…to #KatchTheKoala in Etihad First Apartments

December 20, 2016 by Ajay 15 Comments

When it comes to flying to Australia from India, Etihad is a wonderful option if you are willing to back-track a bit and fly via Abu Dhabi. Shipra and myself arrived at Abu Dhabi last night, and we are on our way to Australia shortly. Find out what is in store!