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.

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Flight Review: Jet Airways 9W232, Mumbai – Amsterdam, Premiere (A333)

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I recently flew the new Jet Airways service between India and the Netherlands, which later continues to North America as well, in Business Class. Here is the trip report of the flight. I had a good one for sure!

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Inside the new GVK Lounge Business Class East Wing, Mumbai Airport Terminal 2

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There is a new GVK Lounge for International travellers out of Mumbai Airport. We had a chance to visit it earlier this week, and here is a review of the new lounge from our own experience. If you fly often out of Mumbai, this is definitely going to impact you.

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Etihad Airways Partners launches unified loyalty benefits & products

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Etihad and the 7 member carriers of Etihad Airways Partners, including Jet Airways and Air Berlin have formally launched the Etihad Airways Partners’ alliance benefits today. Here is a lowdown of all that you can expect across all the 8 carriers with effect from today.

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