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.

HDFC Bank JetPrivilege Diners Club Card Review

January 19, 2017 by Ajay 12 Comments

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JetPrivilege co-branded Diners Club Cards were launched by HDFC Bank in 2015. Here is a review of the their credit card which we personally use.

Review: Axis Bank Vistara Infinite Credit Card

January 18, 2017 by Ajay 21 Comments

Axis Bank Vistara Credit Cards were launched late last year and now have an established track record. Here is a review of the top-end version of their credit card which I personally use.

Lufthansa denies talks with Etihad for merger

January 17, 2017 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Lufthansa is denying that it is in talks for a merger with Etihad. We present to you their version of the story of how this may play out.

Breaking: Etihad & Lufthansa considering Merger?

January 17, 2017 by Ajay 7 Comments

It is reported that Etihad and Lufthansa are considering a merger. That would make a global airline with 97 million passengers per annum. Here is what we know so far.

Air India to launch a new flight to Copenhagen on a 787

January 17, 2017 by Ajay 12 Comments

Air India was one of the first customers of the Boeing 787, and they are moving into some interesting markets with the 787. Copenhagen will join Madrid, London-Newark amongst other markets which are now being launched with the new planes. Find out more here!

Air India will launch non-stop Delhi – Washington DC flight in July 2017

January 16, 2017 by Ajay 6 Comments

Air India will be launching a non-stop flight between Delhi and Washington DC in the months ahead. This should make their USA destinations total to Five. Here is all we know about this flight as of now!

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?