American Express used to offer Altitude Lounges for customers of its cards issued by ICICI Bank & IndusInd Banks. Alternate arrangements have now been made as these empty lounges have finally been shuttered!
50% off on self-drive cars by Myles across India
St. Regis Mumbai is all set for launch on September 1, 2015
Please welcome Mrs. LiveFromALounge!
Hello Hello from under the sand! I’ve been gone 50 days or so. Not really. Time to welcome the new addition to the Live From A Lounge family!
Etihad Guest evaporates all value from Jet Airways’ domestic economy redemptions
Etihad Guest, the loyalty program of Etihad Airways, has been adjusted without notice to provide poorer value on Jet Airways redemptions across India. This change is specific to the Economy cabin redemptions, and for business class redemptions, the value increases.
Fantastic promo: Earn JetPrivilege tier points on online bookings
Jet Airways is running a promotion through July 21, 2015 where you can earn bonus Tier points for all your flights through Q32015. You need to book directly with Jet Airways’ self booking channels, and help yourself to flying in July – September 2015. Easy way to get upgraded to an elite tier on Jet Airways.
Double Gold Passport Points on dining at Hyatt Hotels across India
Hyatt Hotels has announced a promotion where you can get double Gold Passport points for dining at their restaurants across India till August 31, 2015. You don’t need to stay the night to be able to get points for dining.
Citi PremierMiles adds 5 new transfer partners (Jet is back!)
Citibank has brought back Jet Airways as a transfer partner to PremierMiles, and added a few more partners including Qantas, KLM/AF and Virgin Atlantic and Club Carlson Hotels. Check out the complete list of transfer partners for Citi PremierMiles.
SpiceJet sale INR 3099 onwards to international regional centres
Vistara offering 25% off on Business Class tickets
Air Vistara has announced a promotion where they are offering a flat 25% off when you book two business class tickets at a go. Here are some details.
Taj Inner Circle responds: terms revamp as simplification
The Taj Inner Circle responded to my demonstration of their quiet devaluation yesterday. Here are their thoughts and my questions on those. Feel free to chime in with yours.


