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.

50% Bonus on converting Citi Points to Avios returns

October 2, 2017 Updated on September 15, 2023 by Ajay 14 Comments

British Airways First Class Boeing 787-9

British Airways is offering Citibank customers a 50% bonus on the transfer of their points to Avios all of October. Here are all the details of the new transfer bonus.

Join the LFAL India Travel Lounge on Facebook

October 2, 2017 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Announcing the launch of our Facebook Group, where you can all join in and ask your own questions and get replies from fellow travellers. Come on over to the LFAL India Travel Lounge.

Vistara takes Platinum Members on a trip to Leh!

October 2, 2017 Updated on September 15, 2023 by Ajay 2 Comments

Vistara Platinum Members welcomed to Leh

Last weekend, Club Vistara took some of their Platinum Members on a 3-day long trip to Leh. Here are the pictures of this invite-only experience.

Air France A380 Engine Cowling blows over Atlantic; lands safely

October 1, 2017 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay Leave A Comment

An Airbus A380 flying as Air France 066 between Paris and Los Angeles had an engine cowling blown out yesterday and the plane was diverted to Canada’s Goose Bay airport. Everything worked out fine except for a horrible stripped off engine

Mumbai Miles & Points Meetup on October 7, 2017

September 30, 2017 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 5 Comments

a poster with a glass of beer and a burger

It is time to meet up, Mumbai! Here are all the details of the Points & Pints meetup in Mumbai for Saturday 7 October 2017. Do check in and RSVP.

Singapore Airlines Lufthansa Joint Venture to kick off on October 1

September 29, 2017 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 1 Comment

Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa will join hands to make a Europe/Asia/Australia joint venture active as of October 1, 2017. Here are all the details of this JV about to take off.

Half way there to SPG Platinum with 8 stays

September 28, 2017 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 1 Comment

I’ve struck SPG Gold for a long time. And I’m more than half way to Platinum with only 8 stays. Here is how to get SPG Platinum on the cheap.

Vistara launches free cancellation and 5 kg excess baggage

September 28, 2017 Updated on December 6, 2023 by Ajay 2 Comments

Vistara Direct offers free cancellation/change on bookings along with excess baggage allowance and double club Vistara points when you book directly with the airline. Also free tickets and upgrades to kick off the program.