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.

Government of India pulls back on its free seat selection mandate

April 3, 2026 by Ajay 2 Comments

The image shows the interior of an empty airplane cabin. There are rows of blue seats on either side of a central aisle. The overhead compartments are closed, and the lighting is bright, giving a clean and orderly appearance.

The Ministry wanted that most seats become non-chargeable, 12 years after they allowed all seats to be charged. And then they recalled their rules.

Get 5X HDFC Bank Points on Adani Duty Free Shopping

April 3, 2026 by Ajay 1 Comment

HDFC Bank Credit Card Customers can get a pretty good deal on their Duty-free Shopping. The Bank and Adani Airports are offering 5X Reward Points on purchases.

End of an Era: Axis Bank Credit Cards nix Accor, Marriott and Qatar Airways from transfer partner list with immediate effect

April 2, 2026 by Ajay 10 Comments

Axis Bank has rolled out overnight, a whole bunch of changes where conversion ratios have changed, and crowd favourite Accor ALL and my favourite Marriott Bonvoy have been removed altogether.

Air India Reduces Threshold for Elite Qualification and increases Perks; Beneficial for Star Alliance as well

April 1, 2026 by Ajay 3 Comments

Air India Maharaja Club upgraded the features of the programme today, making the elite membership more valuable, apart from making the elite membership easier to achieve.

Ex BA Boss Willie Walsh to take over as IndiGo CEO

March 31, 2026 by Ajay 3 Comments

Willie Walsh will arrive at IndiGo as the new CEO of the airline in August 2026

American Express launches new Centurion Lounge at Terminal 1, Delhi Airport

March 31, 2026 by Ajay 3 Comments

American Express has launched the Centurion Lounge in Delhi at Terminal 1 after closing the one at Terminal 3.

Deal: Buy Aeroplan miles with up to 30% Discount through May 13, 2026

March 29, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

A new flash sale is offering you the opportunity to purchase Air Canada miles at 1.89 USD cents / INR 1.79. Here are the details.

7 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of March 28, 2026

March 28, 2026 Updated on March 29, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices!

Last 3 Days: Purchase United Mileage Plus miles with a 100% Bonus

March 27, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

United MileagePlus is offering up to 100% bonus on the purchase of miles in their first promotion of 2026. Here are the details of this time-limited promotion.

BOBCARD is offering multiple credit cards Lifetime Free through March 31, 2026

March 26, 2026 by Ajay 2 Comments

The image shows four different credit cards labeled "BOBCARD" with various designs and features. The top of the image has a yellow banner with the text "LIFETIME FREE." The cards are labeled as "Easy," "Premier," "Select," and "Eterna," each with distinct colors and patterns. They all have a chip and contactless payment symbol, with placeholder text for the cardholder's name and card numbers.

BOBCARD has been offering a few of their core cards lifetime free. Here are the ones that are still available through March 31, 2026 on a lifetime free basis.