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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Changes coming to InterContinental (Royal) Ambassador program?

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InterContinental’s Ambassador & Royal Ambassador program are one of the only example of a paid-benefits & recognition program within a loyalty program in the hospitality industry. Now, they are planning to change it to get more money from us. 2016 will be the year. Check out the details inside…

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India: get ready for reduced air travel charges

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The Indian ministry which handles aviation has announced some changes which are going to have impact on passenger rights. You will be hopefully get more money back from the airline for cancellations, and steep penalties up to INR 20,000 for cancelled flights or denied boarding. That is a lot of money on the table for those who get stranded due to airline schedule changes.

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