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.

Vistara introduces Deepika Padukone as the face of the airline

August 25, 2016 by Ajay 4 Comments

a woman with long hair and a purple background

Vistara has just launched their media campaign, putting up Deepika Padukone as the face of the airline. Here is how it looks!

50% bonus on converting Citi points to Avios

August 24, 2016 by Ajay 26 Comments

Avios, the currency earned while flying British Airways and Iberia, is currently offering a 50% transfer bonus to Citibank customers who make a conversion. Check out all the details of the promotion and how to make it work for you.

#LiveAt5 Giveaway: A vacation shoot from Flytographer worth $250, anywhere in the world!

August 23, 2016 by Ajay 35 Comments

One of my finds of the century is Flytographer, a service that allows one to book a photographer around 190 locations around the globe. I’ve been immensely impressed with their capabilities and now you have the opportunity to take them for a spin as well!

Etihad Airways offering 20% Olympics Discount Globally

August 19, 2016 by Ajay 5 Comments

Etihad Airways is celebrating the spirit of Olympics by offering a 20% discount to people around the world for travels in Economy & Business Class all the way through March 2017. Here is how you can get this discount on your next Etihad travels.

Jet Airways to postpone Boeing 787 deliveries

August 19, 2016 by Ajay 1 Comment

Jet Airways has 10 Boeing 787s on order, planes which I am looking forward to seeing in their Blue & Yellow livery. Seems the wait got longer. Find out more inside.!!

Last Call: 1200 $ worth stays for free! Globally Valid!

August 18, 2016 by Ajay

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Here is your opportunity to live in a palace in India or a castle in Europe, or, right across the Statue of Liberty in New York, on us! Try your hand winning the purse of 1200 Dollars worth credit and belong anywhere.

GoAir gets permission to fly abroad: Iran, Kazakhstan, China on the map

August 18, 2016 by Ajay 4 Comments

GoAir will be the latest Indian airline to go abroad. They recently completed the requirements to go abroad, and now have the permissions on various routes. All that needs to be seen is which route and when will they launch.

Jet Airways move to Fare Choices now live!

August 17, 2016 by Ajay 5 Comments

Jet Airways’ will now offer you up to four fare choices for each cabin of tickets, each with different privileges attached to the ticket. So, be careful to choose the fare class of booking going forward.

Reminder: Jet Airways Fare Choices kick in from today

August 17, 2016 by Ajay 2 Comments

Jet Airways’ will be implementing Fare Choices as of today, which will also have an impact on JetPrivilege earning. Don’t be surprised if you earn lesser miles for your Jet Airways travels today onwards. Find out more inside.

Kids invade the Grand Club in Grand Hyatt Goa!

August 13, 2016 by Ajay 13 Comments

Staying at the Grand Hyatt Goa, we’ve just figured out that the minimum age for entry to the Grand Club is maybe a few months old. The place was swarmed with kids today, over 15 at last count, and the staff seems to be in a bind about their Club being turned into a playground for kids. However, how do they say no when at least 15 rooms are on the line. Here is more about this situation.